US Bridges

East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-21.50 · Structure no. 24 0363

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,919 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Bidwell RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-21.50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64374, -121.11503
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,919 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns East Bidwell RD over U.S. Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.