US Bridges

Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.2 MI N of S.R. 50 · Structure no. 24C0189

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,615
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,421 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHazel Avenue
CrossesFolsom South Canal
Location0.2 MI N of S.R. 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.63336, -121.22072
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,615 (2009)
Projected traffic97,421 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal carry?

About 49,615 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Avenue over Folsom South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.