Carson Road over US Highway 50
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-18.76-PLCR · Structure no. 25 0066
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carson Road over US Highway 50 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carson Road over US 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,345 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carson Road over US Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carson Road over US Highway 50 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 Carson Road over US Highway 50 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Carson Road over US Highway 50?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Carson Road over US Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.