US Bridges

Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 23.6 MI from US 50 · Structure no. 25C0093

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIce House RD
CrossesSouth Fork Rubicon River
Location23.6 MI from US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.94614, -120.38742
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic872 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ice House RD over South Fork Rubicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.