Ice House RD over Tells Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 18.9 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 25C0043
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ice House RD over Tells Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ice House RD over Tells Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ice House RD over Tells Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ice House RD over Tells 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ice House RD over Tells Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ice House RD over Tells Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ice House RD over Tells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.