US Bridges

Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · South of Broadway · Structure no. 25C0139

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesBlairs Lane
CrossesHangtown Creek
LocationSouth of Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.73139, -120.78308
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairs Lane over Hangtown 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Blairs Lane over Hangtown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.