Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 0.3 MI W Cold Springs RD · Structure no. 25C0029
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,633 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Placerville DR over Hangtown Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.