US Bridges

Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-19.20-FOL · Structure no. 24 0364S

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,343 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,489 by 2042. The structure is 1,343 ft (409.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesPrairie CITY-E50
CrossesUS 50 Prairie City RD
Location03-SAC-050-19.20-FOL
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.64251, -121.15719
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,343 ft (409.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,489 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD 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 Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD?

The structure is 1,343 ft (409.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie CITY-E50 over US 50 Prairie City RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.