US Bridges

Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier)

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.1 MI Est of Christie DR · Structure no. 25C0120

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier) in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,318 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVenice DR
CrossesVenice Bridge (wier)
Location0.1 MI Est of Christie DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.9282, -120.01149
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (1989)
Projected traffic7,318 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier) carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Venice DR over Venice Bridge (wier)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.