Powerhouse RD over South Canal
FairPlacer County, California · 0.45 MI W Auburn-Folsom R · Structure no. 19C0134
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 262
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powerhouse RD over South Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Powerhouse RD over South Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powerhouse RD over South Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powerhouse RD over South 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 Powerhouse RD over South Canal carry?
About 262 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Powerhouse RD over South Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Powerhouse RD over South Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.