US Bridges

Douglas RD over Folsom South Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.6 MI W Sunrise Blvd · Structure no. 24C0346

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,961
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas RD over Folsom South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas 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 9,961 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,282 by 2047. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDouglas RD
CrossesFolsom South Canal
Location0.6 MI W Sunrise Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.55939, -121.25418
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,961 (2014)
Projected traffic10,282 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Douglas RD over Folsom South Canal built?

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

What condition is Douglas 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 January 2025.

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

About 9,961 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Douglas RD over Folsom South Canal?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas RD over Folsom South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.