Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50
PoorEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-20.74 · Structure no. 25 0065
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50 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 Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Newtown Road over U.S. Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.