Portal DR over Upper Truckee River
FairEl Dorado County, California · 0.1 MI W of S.R. 89 · Structure no. 25C0020
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portal DR over Upper Truckee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portal DR over Upper Truckee River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,699 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portal DR over Upper Truckee River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Portal DR over Upper Truckee River 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 Portal DR over Upper Truckee River carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Portal DR over Upper Truckee River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Portal DR over Upper Truckee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.