Center ST over Hangtown Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · At SR 50 · Structure no. 25C0006
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center ST over Hangtown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Center ST over Hangtown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,227 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center ST over Hangtown Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Center ST over Hangtown 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Center ST over Hangtown Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Center ST over Hangtown Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Center ST over Hangtown Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.