US Bridges

State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway

Poor

Amador County, California · 10-AMA-088-R65.82 · Structure no. 26 0049

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway in Amador County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,136 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesState Route 88
CrossesSilver Lake Spillway
Location10-AMA-088-R65.82
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates38.66836, -120.12207
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2009)
Projected traffic11,136 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.