US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-76.41-SLTO · Structure no. 25 0010
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.