U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal
FairEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-33.69 · Structure no. 25 0007
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,700
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 79 years old, older 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 6 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,690 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal carry?
About 12,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over P G and E Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.