US Bridges

Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.25 MI E of Sly Park RD · Structure no. 25C0134

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clear Creek Road over Clear 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesClear Creek Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Sly Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68725, -120.63944
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Clear Creek Road over Clear 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 Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.