US Bridges

State Route 193 over S Fk American River

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-193-R24.65 · Structure no. 25 0033

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 193 over S Fk American River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 193 over S Fk American River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,094 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesState Route 193
CrossesS Fk American River
Location03-ED-193-R24.65
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates38.76557, -120.82177
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2012)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 193 over S Fk American River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 193 over S Fk American 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 State Route 193 over S Fk American River carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is State Route 193 over S Fk American River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 193 over S Fk American River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.