Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek
PoorEl Dorado County, California · 3.5 MI NE of S.R. 193 · Structure no. 25C0085
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,391
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden Valley RD over Johntown 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 Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek carry?
About 1,391 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Valley RD over Johntown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.