US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-18.16-PLCR · Structure no. 25 0055

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,593 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 50
CrossesClay Street
Location03-ED-050-18.16-PLCR
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.72974, -120.79666
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2016)
Projected traffic80,593 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street 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 Clay Street carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Clay Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.