Hazel Avenue over American River
FairSacramento County, California · 0.5 MI N of S.R. 50 · Structure no. 24C0100
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 566 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hazel Avenue over American River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazel Avenue over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 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 5 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,074 by 2042. The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hazel Avenue over American River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Hazel Avenue over American River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hazel Avenue over American River carry?
About 75,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hazel Avenue over American River?
The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Hazel Avenue over American River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.