FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREEPORT

Carrying FREEPORT over SACRAMENTO RIVER

CONCTS FRPRT BL S RIV RD, Sacramento, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREEPORT

The FREEPORT bridge in Sacramento, California carries FREEPORT over SACRAMENTO RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1955, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 198.9 meters (653 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,112 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FREEPORT compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of California bridges
775
Bridges in Sacramento · 20 in Poor condition
FREEPORT 16.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.4
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
198.9 m (653 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,112 vehicles/day
Structure Number
24C0001

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

FREEPORT is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FREEPORT against other structures in Sacramento and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FREEPORT?

FREEPORT in Sacramento, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FREEPORT inspected?

FREEPORT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,112 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FREEPORT is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FREEPORT?

FREEPORT has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREEPORT?

FREEPORT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FREEPORT and does age affect safety?

FREEPORT was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1955.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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