US Bridges

Bayne RD over Dutch Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.46 MI S of Mt Murphy RD · Structure no. 25C0072

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayne RD over Dutch Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Bayne RD over Dutch Creek 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 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBayne RD
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.46 MI S of Mt Murphy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.79931, -120.88127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2019)
Projected traffic612 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayne RD over Dutch Creek built?

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

What condition is Bayne RD over Dutch 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 Bayne RD over Dutch Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bayne RD over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bayne RD over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.