US Bridges

North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes

Good

El Dorado County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 050351000001196

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesNorth South Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Consumnes
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 10N83
Coordinates38.56662, -120.44249
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns North South Road over Middle Fork Consumnes?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.