US Bridges

Latrobe RD over Deer Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 4.6 MI South U.S. 50 · Structure no. 25C0035

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,879
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latrobe RD over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Latrobe RD over Deer Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,471 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLatrobe RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.6 MI South U.S. 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60027, -121.02254
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2013)
Projected traffic6,471 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Latrobe RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latrobe RD over Deer 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 2024.

How much traffic does Latrobe RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Latrobe RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Latrobe RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.