Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50
GoodSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-19.23-FOL · Structure no. 24 0365
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50 carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50?
The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie City Road over U.S. Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.