US Bridges

Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville

Good

Sacramento County, California · Over Roseville RD · Structure no. 24C0231

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,128 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalerga Road
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville
LocationOver Roseville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67786, -121.36191
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,128 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Walerga Road over UP BNSF AMTRAK Roseville?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.