State Route 51 over American River
Fair Condition72 years old160,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Location | 03-sac-051-2.61-sac |
| Carries | State Route 51 |
| Crosses | American River |
| Coordinates | 38.58673, -121.44777 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 1889.8 ft (576 m) |
| Max Span | 125.0 ft (38.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 94.2 ft (28.7 m) |
| Deck Area | 16531.2 sq m |
| Main Spans | 8 |
| Year Built | 1954 (reconstructed 1966) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 160,000 (2010) |
| Truck Traffic | 6% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 6 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | November 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 24 0003 |