U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat Road
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-19.61-PLCR · Structure no. 25 0064
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat Road in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 50,498 by 2046. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat 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 Smith Flat Road carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat Road?
The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Smith Flat Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.