US Bridges

Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R8.56 · Structure no. 25 0074

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,495 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShingle Springs RD
CrossesU.S. Highway 50
Location03-ED-050-R8.56
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66286, -120.93784
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2012)
Projected traffic21,495 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50 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 Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Shingle Springs RD over U.S. Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.