US Bridges

Kiefer Blvd over Folsom South Canal

Good

Sacramento County, California · 0.1 MI W Sunrise Blvd · Structure no. 24C0347

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,458
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiefer Blvd over Folsom South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiefer Blvd 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 49,458 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,964 by 2047. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKiefer Blvd
CrossesFolsom South Canal
Location0.1 MI W Sunrise Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52553, -121.24464
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,458 (2009)
Projected traffic92,964 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kiefer Blvd over Folsom South Canal built?

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

What condition is Kiefer Blvd 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 Kiefer Blvd over Folsom South Canal carry?

About 49,458 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kiefer Blvd over Folsom South Canal?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kiefer Blvd over Folsom South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.