US Bridges

E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd

Fair

Yolo County, California · 03-YOL-050-2.44-WSAC · Structure no. 22 0129S

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,190 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd in Yolo County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE50-TOWER Br Gtwy
CrossesUS 50 & Jefferson Blvd
Location03-YOL-050-2.44-WSAC
RouteState Highway 50
CountyYolo County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.57669, -121.52657
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E50-TOWER Br Gtwy over US 50 & Jefferson Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.