US Bridges

HWY 50 over Latrobe Road

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-0.85 · Structure no. 25 0122K

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 50 over Latrobe Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY 50 over Latrobe Road in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,865 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 50
CrossesLatrobe Road
Location03-ED-050-0.85
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.65308, -121.0711
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2012)
Projected traffic15,865 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 HWY 50 over Latrobe Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 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 2022.

How much traffic does HWY 50 over Latrobe Road carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 50 over Latrobe Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.