US Bridges

Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.9 MI SE of RTE 50 · Structure no. 25C0140

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHazel Valley Road
CrossesE.I.D. Canal
Location0.9 MI SE of RTE 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Dorado County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.75947, -120.49231
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 2021
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Valley Road over E.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.