Bell Road over Wise Canal
FairPlacer County, California · 0.4 MI E of S.H. 49 · Structure no. 19C0066
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,716
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Wise Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bell Road over Wise Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 19,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,348 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Wise Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Bell Road over Wise Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Road over Wise Canal carry?
About 19,716 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Wise Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Wise Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.