US Bridges

Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.2 MI S of U.S. 50 · Structure no. 25C0019

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,347 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Truckee RD
CrossesEcho Creek
Location0.2 MI S of U.S. 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.84533, -120.02765
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2010)
Projected traffic4,347 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Truckee RD over Echo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Truckee RD over Echo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.