US Bridges

US 50-RAMP A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-L0.27-SAC · Structure no. 24 4117

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,077 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50-RAMP A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 50-RAMP A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,435 by 2043. The structure is 2,077 ft (633 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50-RAMP A17-WB
CrossesI-5 Var Ramps Var ST
Location03-SAC-050-L0.27-SAC
RouteInterstate 50
Coordinates38.56826, -121.51243
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,077 ft (633 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2020)
Projected traffic23,435 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST built?

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

What condition is US 50-RAMP A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST 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 A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST carry?

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

How long is US 50-RAMP A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST?

The structure is 2,077 ft (633 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 50-RAMP A17-WB over I-5 Var Ramps Var ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.