Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek
GoodEl Dorado County, California · 1.5 MI NW of S.R. 193. · Structure no. 25C0084
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Valley Road over Irish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.