Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek
PoorPosted for loadEl Dorado County, California · 1.0 MI N/O Wentworth S RD · Structure no. 25C0078
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek 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 Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Breedlove Road over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.