US Bridges

Wildwood Way over S Fork American River

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.1MI East of US 50 · Structure no. 25C0023

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Way over S Fork American River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood Way over S Fork American River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWildwood Way
CrossesS Fork American River
Location0.1MI East of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.76988, -120.31133
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wildwood Way over S Fork American River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood Way over S Fork American River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Wildwood Way over S Fork American River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Way over S Fork American River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Way over S Fork American River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.