US Bridges

Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-16.50 · Structure no. 25 0117

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50 in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRay Lawyer Drive
CrossesUS Highway 50
Location03-ED-050-16.50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.72802, -120.82452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Lawyer Drive 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 Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Lawyer Drive over US Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.