U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv
PoorEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R44.24 · Structure no. 25 0099
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 507 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,343 by 2046. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over South Fork American Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.