US Bridges

Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · Just SW of Newtown RD · Structure no. 25C0146

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFort Jim RD
CrossesSouth Fork Weber Creek
LocationJust SW of Newtown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71471, -120.71395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2019)
Projected traffic496 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Fort Jim RD over South Fork Weber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.