US Bridges

Lotus RD over Weber Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 1.2 MI N Green Vly RD · Structure no. 25C0042

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,507
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lotus RD over Weber Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lotus RD over Weber 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 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 7,507 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,842 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLotus RD
CrossesWeber Creek
Location1.2 MI N Green Vly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.73983, -120.93373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,507 (2019)
Projected traffic4,842 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Lotus RD over Weber Creek built?

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

What condition is Lotus RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lotus RD over Weber Creek carry?

About 7,507 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lotus RD over Weber Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lotus RD over Weber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.