Folsom Lake Crssng over American River
FairSacramento County, California · By Folsom-Auburn RD & Dam · Structure no. 24C0546
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 970 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Folsom Lake Crssng over American River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Folsom Lake Crssng over American River in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,326 by 2045. The structure is 970 ft (295.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Folsom Lake Crssng over American River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Folsom Lake Crssng over American River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Folsom Lake Crssng over American River carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Folsom Lake Crssng over American River?
The structure is 970 ft (295.7 m) long with a longest span of 430 ft (131 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Folsom Lake Crssng over American River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.