Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 100 N of Glen Alpine RD · Structure no. 25C0082
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,542 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Fallen Leaf Road over Glen Alpine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.