US Bridges

State Route 89 over Meeks Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-089-24.90 · Structure no. 25 0019

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Meeks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 89 over Meeks Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,591 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesState Route 89
CrossesMeeks Creek
Location03-ED-089-24.90
RouteState Highway 89
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.03585, -120.12547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,591 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 89 over Meeks Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 89 over Meeks 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 State Route 89 over Meeks Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is State Route 89 over Meeks Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over Meeks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.