US Bridges

US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-0.86 · Structure no. 25 0122

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,828 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS Highway 50
CrossesLatrobe Road
Location03-ED-050-0.86
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.65265, -121.07086
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2009)
Projected traffic122,828 by 2042
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 US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road built?

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

What condition is US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road 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 over Latrobe Road carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 50 over Latrobe Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.