US Bridges

Florin RD over Folsom South Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI W of Sunrise Blvd · Structure no. 24C0214

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,949
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florin RD over Folsom South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florin RD over Folsom South Canal in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,777 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFlorin RD
CrossesFolsom South Canal
Location0.1 MI W of Sunrise Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49654, -121.24433
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,949 (2014)
Projected traffic4,777 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Florin RD over Folsom South Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florin RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Florin RD over Folsom South Canal carry?

About 2,949 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Florin RD over Folsom South Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Florin RD over Folsom South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.