US Bridges

Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.2 MI E Salmon Falls RD · Structure no. 25C0095

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
963
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMalcolm-Dixon Road
CrossesNew York Creek
Location0.2 MI E Salmon Falls RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71226, -121.0753
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2019)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Malcolm-Dixon Road over New York Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.