US Bridges

Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.4 MI S Pleasant Valy RD · Structure no. 25C0133

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,245
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHanks Exchange RD
CrossesSquaw Hollow Creek
Location0.4 MI S Pleasant Valy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.67028, -120.75372
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2010)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hanks Exchange RD over Squaw Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.