US Bridges

Ice House RD over South Fork Silver Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 9.4 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 25C0046

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ice House RD over South Fork Silver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ice House RD over South Fork Silver Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesIce House RD
CrossesSouth Fork Silver Creek
Location9.4 MI N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.81677, -120.37345
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 South Fork Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ice House RD over South Fork Silver 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 South Fork Silver Creek carry?

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

How long is Ice House RD over South Fork Silver Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ice House RD over South Fork Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.