U.S. HIGHWAY 50
Carrying U.S. HIGHWAY 50 over CARSON ROAD
03-ED-050-R25.95, El Dorado, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: U.S. HIGHWAY 50
The U.S. HIGHWAY 50 bridge in El Dorado, California carries U.S. HIGHWAY 50 over CARSON ROAD. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How U.S. HIGHWAY 50 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.2 m (83 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 25 0040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U.S. HIGHWAY 50 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare U.S. HIGHWAY 50 against other structures in El Dorado and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for U.S. HIGHWAY 50?
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 in El Dorado, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is U.S. HIGHWAY 50 inspected?
U.S. HIGHWAY 50's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. HIGHWAY 50 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for U.S. HIGHWAY 50?
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. HIGHWAY 50?
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is U.S. HIGHWAY 50 and does age affect safety?
U.S. HIGHWAY 50 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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