US Bridges

Big Cut RD over Weber Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 1.2 MI N/O Pleasant V RD · Structure no. 25C0076

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Cut RD over Weber Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Big Cut RD over Weber Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBig Cut RD
CrossesWeber Creek
Location1.2 MI N/O Pleasant V RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.70359, -120.79234
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating106.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2012)
Projected traffic3,094 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Big Cut RD over Weber Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Cut RD over Weber 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 Big Cut RD over Weber Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Cut RD over Weber Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Big Cut RD over Weber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.