US Bridges

Howe Ave NB over University Avenue

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.6 MI N/O Sr. 50 · Structure no. 24C0143R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,272
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howe Ave NB over University Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howe Ave NB 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 30,272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% 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).

CarriesHowe Ave NB
CrossesUniversity Avenue
Location0.6 MI N/O Sr. 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.56214, -121.40906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,272 (2017)
Projected traffic57,460 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Howe Ave NB over University Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howe Ave NB 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 Ave NB over University Avenue carry?

About 30,272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Howe Ave NB 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 Ave NB over University Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.