US Bridges

Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 1.7 MI S of U.S. 50 · Structure no. 25C0022

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSnows RD
CrossesN Fork Weber Creek
Location1.7 MI S of U.S. 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.71894, -120.66965
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2010)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snows RD over N Fork Weber 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Snows RD over N Fork Weber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.