US Bridges

Haines RD over Wise Canal

Fair

Placer County, California · 0.45 MI N Bell RD · Structure no. 19C0145

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,269
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haines RD over Wise Canal is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Haines RD over Wise Canal in Placer County, California. It was built in 1930, 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 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHaines RD
CrossesWise Canal
Location0.45 MI N Bell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlacer County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.95066, -121.05183
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,269 (2008)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Haines RD over Wise Canal built?

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

What condition is Haines 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 Haines RD over Wise Canal carry?

About 1,269 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haines RD over Wise Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Haines RD over Wise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.