US Bridges

Clay ST over Hangtown Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · 150 Feet North of Main ST · Structure no. 25C0117

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay ST over Hangtown Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Clay ST over Hangtown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,766 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClay ST
CrossesHangtown Creek
Location150 Feet North of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.72934, -120.79642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic3,766 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clay ST over Hangtown Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay ST over Hangtown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clay ST over Hangtown Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clay ST over Hangtown Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Clay ST over Hangtown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.