U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R1.66 · Structure no. 25 0072
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,747 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway 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 Old Silva Valley Parkway carry?
About 95,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Old Silva Valley Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.