US Bridges

Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R11.20 · Structure no. 25 0119S

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
780 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,377 by 2044. The structure is 780 ft (237.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Hawk Pkwy Ramp
CrossesUS Highway 50 & Ramps
Location03-ED-050-R11.20
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.6897, -120.90465
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length780 ft (237.6 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2012)
Projected traffic16,377 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps?

The structure is 780 ft (237.6 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hawk Pkwy Ramp over US Highway 50 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.