El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over
FairMariposa County, California · 5.0 Miles East from El Po · Structure no. 8800012P0000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over is a concrete culvert carrying El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over carry?
About 2,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns El Portal Road over Lower Cascade Creek over?
It is owned by the National Park Service.