Luther RD over Wise Canal
FairPlacer County, California · Just East HWY 49 · Structure no. 19C0076
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,138
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luther RD over Wise Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luther RD over Wise Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 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 8,138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Luther RD over Wise Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Luther RD 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 Luther RD over Wise Canal carry?
About 8,138 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Luther RD over Wise Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Luther RD over Wise Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.