US Bridges

Silva Parkway over US 50

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R1.81L · Structure no. 25 0127

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silva Parkway over US 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silva Parkway over US 50 in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,354 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSilva Parkway
CrossesUS 50
Location03-ED-050-R1.81L
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.65828, -121.05452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,354 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Silva Parkway over US 50 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silva Parkway over US 50 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 Silva Parkway over US 50 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Silva Parkway over US 50?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Silva Parkway over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.