French Creek RD over French Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 6 MI S of Mother Lode D · Structure no. 25C0083
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Creek RD over French Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying French Creek RD over French Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 110 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Creek RD over French Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is French Creek RD over French 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 French Creek RD over French Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is French Creek RD over French Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns French Creek RD over French Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.