US Bridges

US 50-RAMP C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp Var ST

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-005-22.54-SAC · Structure no. 24 4330

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,396 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50-RAMP C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp Var ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50-RAMP C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,908 by 2043. The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 50-RAMP C30-WB
CrossesI-5 Var Ramp Var ST
Location03-SAC-005-22.54-SAC
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates38.56969, -121.51348
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,396 ft (425.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2020)
Projected traffic18,908 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp Var ST built?

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

What condition is US 50-RAMP C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp 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 C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp Var ST carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50-RAMP C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp Var ST?

The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 50-RAMP C30-WB over I-5 Var Ramp Var ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.