US Bridges

Edgewood RD over Wise Canal

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.2 MI W SH 49 · Structure no. 19C0143

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,413
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood RD over Wise Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Edgewood RD over Wise Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 95 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 2,413 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEdgewood RD
CrossesWise Canal
Location0.2 MI W SH 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.92029, -121.08582
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,413 (2008)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood RD over Wise Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Edgewood 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 Edgewood RD over Wise Canal carry?

About 2,413 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood RD over Wise Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood RD over Wise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.