US Bridges

Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.9 MI E Sly Park RD · Structure no. 25C0119

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway is a concrete slab carrying Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMormon Emigrant TR
CrossesJenkinson Lake Spillway
Location0.9 MI E Sly Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71658, -120.56905
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2011)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mormon Emigrant TR over Jenkinson Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.