US Bridges

Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

El Dorado County, California · 0.5 MI Se/O Mt Aukum RD · Structure no. 25C0025

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Valley RD
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.5 MI Se/O Mt Aukum RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.65787, -120.66238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2010)
Projected traffic444 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Valley RD over Camp 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 Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Valley RD over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.