US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 WB over Shingle Springs DR

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R10.30 · Structure no. 25 0078L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 WB over Shingle Springs DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 WB over Shingle Springs DR 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,520 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 50 WB
CrossesShingle Springs DR
Location03-ED-050-R10.30
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.68024, -120.91516
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2009)
Projected traffic51,520 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 U.S. Highway 50 WB over Shingle Springs DR built?

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

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

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 WB over Shingle Springs DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.