US Bridges

Traverse Creek RD over Lower Traverse Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 2.54 MI E of S.R. 193 · Structure no. 25C0107

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traverse Creek RD over Lower Traverse Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Traverse Creek RD over Lower Traverse 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTraverse Creek RD
CrossesLower Traverse Creek
Location2.54 MI E of S.R. 193
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83848, -120.79752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
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 Lower Traverse Creek built?

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

What condition is Traverse Creek RD over Lower Traverse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Traverse Creek RD over Lower Traverse Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Traverse Creek RD over Lower Traverse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.