U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road
PoorEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-25.26 · Structure no. 25 0056
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,422 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road carry?
About 20,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Snow Road?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 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 Snow Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.