US Bridges

Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 16.5 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 25C0044

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesIce House RD
CrossesBig Silver Creek
Location16.5 MI N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88027, -120.35904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic4,906 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ice House RD over Big Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.