State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-049-14.84-PLCR · Structure no. 25 0058
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,994 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is State Route 49 over Hangtown 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Hangtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.