MT MURPHY RD
Carrying MT MURPHY RD over SOUTH FK AMERICAN RIVER
0.1 MI E OF SR 49, El Dorado, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MT MURPHY RD
The MT MURPHY RD bridge in El Dorado, California carries MT MURPHY RD over SOUTH FK AMERICAN RIVER. It was built in 1915, making it 111 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1931, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 147.0 meters (482 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 284 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MT MURPHY RD 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
- 1915
- Last Reconstructed
- 1931
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 147.0 m (482 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.7 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 284 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 25C0004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT MURPHY RD 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 MT MURPHY RD against other structures in El Dorado and across California. California bridges
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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 MT MURPHY RD?
MT MURPHY RD in El Dorado, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MT MURPHY RD inspected?
MT MURPHY RD'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 284 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MT MURPHY RD 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 MT MURPHY RD?
MT MURPHY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MT MURPHY RD?
MT MURPHY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MT MURPHY RD and does age affect safety?
MT MURPHY RD was built in 1915, making it 111 years old and last reconstructed in 1931.
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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