HOWE AVE SB
Carrying HOWE AVE SB over AMERICAN RIVER
0.4 MI N/O SR 50, Sacramento, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOWE AVE SB
The HOWE AVE SB bridge in Sacramento, California carries HOWE AVE SB over AMERICAN RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 354.2 meters (1162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,272 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOWE AVE SB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 354.2 m (1162 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,272 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 24C0107L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOWE AVE SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HOWE AVE SB 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 HOWE AVE SB?
HOWE AVE SB in Sacramento, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOWE AVE SB inspected?
HOWE AVE SB'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 30,272 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOWE AVE SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HOWE AVE SB?
HOWE AVE SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOWE AVE SB?
HOWE AVE SB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HOWE AVE SB and does age affect safety?
HOWE AVE SB was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
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.
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