US Bridges

Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River

Poor

El Dorado County, California · 7.0 MI E of Mt Aukum RD · Structure no. 25C0090

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,080
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGrizzly Flat Road
CrossesSteely Fk Cosumnes River
Location7.0 MI E of Mt Aukum RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.62064, -120.57947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2010)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$595,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Grizzly Flat Road over Steely Fk Cosumnes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.