US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-R28.84-PLKP · Structure no. 25 0155

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,300 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. Highway 50
CrossesRidgeway Drive
Location03-ED-050-R28.84-PLKP
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.74832, -120.61754
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2019)
Projected traffic24,300 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive 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 U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Ridgeway Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.