Howe Ave SB over American River
FairSacramento County, California · 0.4 MI N/O SR 50 · Structure no. 24C0107L
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,162 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,272
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Ave SB over American River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howe Ave SB over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 30,272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,904 by 2044. The structure is 1,162 ft (354.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howe Ave SB over American River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe Ave SB over American River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Howe Ave SB over American River carry?
About 30,272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Howe Ave SB over American River?
The structure is 1,162 ft (354.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Ave SB over American River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.