U.S. Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-70.31 · Structure no. 25 0012
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 years old, older 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,528 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Upper Truckee River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is U.S. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.