US Bridges

Greenstone Road over Slate Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.6 MI N of Motherlode DR · Structure no. 25C0136

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,284
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenstone Road over Slate Creek is a concrete slab carrying Greenstone Road over Slate 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,013 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreenstone Road
CrossesSlate Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Motherlode DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.68182, -120.88782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2012)
Projected traffic3,013 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Greenstone Road over Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is Greenstone Road over Slate 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Greenstone Road over Slate Creek carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenstone Road over Slate Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Greenstone Road over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.