US Bridges

Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 1.2 MI N Green Valley RD · Structure no. 25C0036

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,304 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSalmon Falls RD
CrossesNew York Creek
Location1.2 MI N Green Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.72403, -121.07146
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2019)
Projected traffic4,304 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Falls RD over New York 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Falls RD over New York Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.