U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-59.77 · Structure no. 25 0009
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,889 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek 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 Pyramid Creek carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Pyramid Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.