18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek
PoorPosted for loadEl Dorado County, California · 10 MI SE of Placerville · Structure no. 000000000L59877
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is 18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek 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 18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns 18023: Melsons Cor over Perry Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.