US Bridges

Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR

Poor

El Dorado County, California · 0.3 MI S of S.R. 193 · Structure no. 25C0051

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenwood Road
CrossesNorth Brnch Greenwood CR
Location0.3 MI S of S.R. 193
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.8965, -120.91269
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2012)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$181,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Road over North Brnch Greenwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.