California State Route 16

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State Route 16
(legal definition)
Length: 111.17[1] mi (178.91 km)
(includes 28.82 mi (46.38 km) on I-5 and US 50)
Formed: 1934[2]
West end: SR 20 near Rumsey
Major
junctions:
I-5 in Woodland
US 50 in Sacramento
East end: SR 49 near Drytown
California State Highway Routes
< I-15 SR 17 >
Unconstructed - Deleted - Freeway - Scenic

State Route 16 is a state highway in northern region of the U.S. State of California that runs from Route 20 in Yolo County to Route 49 just outside Plymouth in Amador County. It is discontinuous near Sacramento, California, being routed unsigned via Interstate 5 and U.S. Highway 50. A two lane portion in Amador County has a speed limit of 65 MPH (100 km/h).

Contents

[edit] State law

Legal Definition of Route 16: California Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 316

Route 16 is part of the Freeway and Expressway System, as stated by section 253.2 of the California State Highway Code.
Route 16 is part of the Scenic Highway System, as stated by section 263.3 of the California State Highway Code.

[edit] Other names

  • Stanley L. Van Vleck Memorial Highway: From Dillard Road in Sacramento County to the Amador County line.

Source: 2004 Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances In California

[edit] References

  1. ^ January 1, 2006 California Log of Bridges on State Highways
  2. ^ California Highways: State Route 16

[edit] External links

CA 16 heading east through Yolo County, CA.
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CA 16 heading east through Yolo County, CA.