US Bridges

Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Mt Aukum RD · Structure no. 25C0097

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Creek RD
CrossesPerry Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Mt Aukum RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.60919, -120.70009
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2010)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Creek RD over Perry 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 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Creek RD over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.