US Bridges

Traverse Creek RD over Dry Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 2 MI N/E SR 193 · Structure no. 25C0106

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traverse Creek RD over Dry Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Traverse Creek RD over Dry 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTraverse Creek RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 MI N/E SR 193
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83142, -120.79643
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic653 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Traverse Creek RD over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Traverse Creek RD over Dry 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 2024.

How much traffic does Traverse Creek RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Traverse Creek RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Traverse Creek RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.