US Bridges

5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L0.44-SAC · Structure no. 24 4101

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
407 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th St-Ramp A1-WB
CrossesRamp C30 3rd Street
Location03-SAC-050-L0.44-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.56819, -121.50918
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 5th St-Ramp A1-WB over Ramp C30 3rd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.