Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 1.1 MI S/E Georgetown RD · Structure no. 25C0073
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek RD over Traverse 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek RD over Traverse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.