US Bridges

Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.1 MI S/O U.S. 50 · Structure no. 25C0101

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCamp Sacramento RD
CrossesSouth Fk American River
Location0.1 MI S/O U.S. 50
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.80312, -120.11623
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1990)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American 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 Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Sacramento RD over South Fk American River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.