US Bridges

State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-089-4.20 · Structure no. 25 0061

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,571 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesState Route 89
CrossesBig Meadows CR
Location03-ED-089-4.20
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates38.79077, -120.01027
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2016)
Projected traffic3,571 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 89 over Big Meadows CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Route 89 over Big Meadows CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.