US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-72.66 · Structure no. 25 0015
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple 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 18,873 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 55 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 | 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 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 50 over Upper Truckee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.