US Bridges

Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.9 MI S of S.R. 193 · Structure no. 25C0089

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood RD
CrossesGeorgetown Creek
Location0.9 MI S of S.R. 193
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.88914, -120.90813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2012)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood RD over Georgetown 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 Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD over Georgetown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.