Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek
FairEl Dorado County, California · 20 M South of HWY50 · Structure no. 25C0126
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 441 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2044. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Placerville Drive 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 Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek?
The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.