US Bridges

US 50-RAMP A2-EB over Ramp C30 3rd Street

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L0.39-SAC · Structure no. 24 4102

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
676 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50-RAMP A2-EB over Ramp C30 3rd Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50-RAMP A2-EB 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,380 by 2043. The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50-RAMP A2-EB
CrossesRamp C30 3rd Street
Location03-SAC-050-L0.39-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
Coordinates38.56785, -121.51002
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length676 ft (206 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2020)
Projected traffic15,380 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 50-RAMP A2-EB over Ramp C30 3rd Street built?

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

What condition is US 50-RAMP A2-EB 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 US 50-RAMP A2-EB over Ramp C30 3rd Street carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 50-RAMP A2-EB over Ramp C30 3rd Street?

The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 50-RAMP A2-EB over Ramp C30 3rd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.