US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road

Good

El Dorado County, California · 03-ED-050-23.51-CMNO · Structure no. 25 0156

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,100 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 50
CrossesPondorado Road
Location03-ED-050-23.51-CMNO
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.73703, -120.70561
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic35,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado 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 U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 over Pondorado Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.