Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.6 MI N/O Sr. 50 · Structure no. 24C0143L
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,219
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue 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 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 29,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,460 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue carry?
About 29,219 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Howe Avenue SB over University Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.