US Bridges

Martin Avenue over Trout Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.1 MI West of Black BART · Structure no. 25C0125

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,220
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Avenue over Trout Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Martin Avenue over Trout 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 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,541 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartin Avenue
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Black BART
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91962, -119.97269
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2010)
Projected traffic7,541 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Martin Avenue over Trout Creek built?

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

What condition is Martin Avenue over Trout 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 2021.

How much traffic does Martin Avenue over Trout Creek carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Martin Avenue over Trout Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Avenue over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.