US Bridges

View Circle over Angora Creek

Fair

El Dorado County, California · Mtn Trout and Mt Meadow · Structure no. 25C0148

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

View Circle over Angora Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying View Circle over Angora Creek in El Dorado County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesView Circle
CrossesAngora Creek
LocationMtn Trout and Mt Meadow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88131, -120.03431
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 View Circle over Angora Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is View Circle over Angora 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does View Circle over Angora Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is View Circle over Angora Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns View Circle over Angora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.