US Bridges

State Route 49 over Weber Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-049-12.81 · Structure no. 25 0031

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Weber Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 49 over Weber Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,377 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesWeber Creek
Location03-ED-049-12.81
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.70811, -120.81202
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2009)
Projected traffic16,377 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Weber Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Weber 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over Weber Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over Weber Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Weber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.