US Bridges

Strawberry LN over S Fork American River

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 0.1 MI Se/O SR 50 · Structure no. 25C0104

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry LN over S Fork American River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strawberry LN over S Fork American River in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStrawberry LN
CrossesS Fork American River
Location0.1 MI Se/O SR 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.79766, -120.14352
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2010)
Projected traffic817 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Strawberry LN over S Fork American River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strawberry LN over S Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Strawberry LN over S Fork American River carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Strawberry LN over S Fork American River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry LN over S Fork American River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.