US Bridges

US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L0.41-SAC · Structure no. 24 4106

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,023 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,435 by 2043. The structure is 1,023 ft (311.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50-RAMP A6-WB
CrossesQ ST Offramp 3rd ST
Location03-SAC-050-L0.41-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
Coordinates38.57034, -121.50875
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,023 ft (311.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2020)
Projected traffic23,435 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST?

The structure is 1,023 ft (311.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 50-RAMP A6-WB over Q ST Offramp 3rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.