56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain
FairSacramento County, California · 100 E/O RTE 5 · Structure no. 24C0289
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,163
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying 56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 3,163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2047. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is 56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain carry?
About 3,163 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 56th Ave over South Sacramento Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.