U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R25.95 · Structure no. 25 0040
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,510 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road 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 U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Carson Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.