US Bridges

Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · East of Ed Hills Blvd. · Structure no. 25C0123

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,414
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,414 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSerrano Pkway West
CrossesAllegheny Creek
LocationEast of Ed Hills Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67412, -121.05994
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,414 (2013)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny 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 Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek carry?

About 5,414 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Serrano Pkway West over Allegheny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.