El Dorado Road over US Highway 50
FairEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R14.01 · Structure no. 25 0076
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Dorado Road over US Highway 50 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Dorado Road over US 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,346 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Dorado Road over US Highway 50 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Dorado Road over US 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 El Dorado Road over US Highway 50 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is El Dorado Road over US Highway 50?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns El Dorado Road over US Highway 50?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.