US Bridges

Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.7 MI W of Snows RD · Structure no. 25C0033

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,667
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek is a concrete slab carrying Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 96 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,767 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown RD
CrossesSouth Fork Weber Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Snows RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.70745, -120.6819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2012)
Projected traffic4,767 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Newtown RD over South 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 Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown RD over South Fork Weber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.