US Bridges

US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R11.25 · Structure no. 25 0120L

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp 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 23,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,061 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS Highway 50 WB
CrossesRed Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp
Location03-ED-050-R11.25
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.69047, -120.90411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2012)
Projected traffic46,061 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp built?

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

What condition is US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp 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 US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 50 WB over Red Hawk PKWY-E50 Onramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.