HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 03-ED-049-33.82 · Structure no. 25 0123
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 36 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,141 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek 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 HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns HWY 49 over Knickerbocker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.