US Bridges

State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-049-26.82 · Structure no. 25 0022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,135 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesGreenwood Creek
Location03-ED-049-26.82
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.82718, -120.94507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2012)
Projected traffic5,135 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 49 over Greenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek 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 State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Greenwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.