US Bridges

WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R1.65 · Structure no. 25 0072K

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,378 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWB 50 On-Ramp
CrossesOld Silva Valley Parkway
Location03-ED-050-R1.65
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.6576, -121.05737
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic14,378 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway 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 WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns WB 50 On-Ramp over Old Silva Valley Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.