US Bridges

US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-21.74 · Structure no. 24 0122L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 years old, older 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,938 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Highway 50 WB
CrossesPlacerville RD Old RR
Location03-SAC-050-21.74
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.64356, -121.11038
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2020)
Projected traffic75,938 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 50 WB over Placerville RD Old RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.