US Bridges

Bassi Road over Granite Creek

Good

El Dorado County, California · 0.2 Miles N/W of Lotus RD · Structure no. 25C0145

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,542
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bassi Road over Granite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bassi Road over Granite 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 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,704 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBassi Road
CrossesGranite Creek
Location0.2 Miles N/W of Lotus RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.80003, -120.91338
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
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2020)
Projected traffic1,704 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Bassi Road over Granite Creek built?

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

What condition is Bassi Road over Granite 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 Bassi Road over Granite Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bassi Road over Granite Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bassi Road over Granite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.