Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek
GoodEl Dorado County, California · N of Loon Lake @rd 14N05 · Structure no. 25C0130
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rubicon Trail over Ellis 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rubicon Trail over Ellis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.