US Bridges

State Route 49 over Hastings Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-049-28.19 · Structure no. 25 0023

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

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Hastings Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over Hastings 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 5,630 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesHastings Creek
Location03-ED-049-28.19
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.82845, -120.97015
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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 traffic5,630 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Hastings Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is State Route 49 over Hastings Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Hastings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.