FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BREEDLOVE ROAD

Carrying BREEDLOVE ROAD over CANYON CREEK

1.0 MI N/O WENTWORTH S RD, El Dorado, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BREEDLOVE ROAD

The BREEDLOVE ROAD bridge in El Dorado, California carries BREEDLOVE ROAD over CANYON CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BREEDLOVE ROAD compares

▼ 25.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
196
Bridges in El Dorado · 10 in Poor condition
BREEDLOVE ROAD 5.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
16.3 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
5.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
4.4 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
25C0078

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

BREEDLOVE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BREEDLOVE ROAD 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 BREEDLOVE ROAD?

BREEDLOVE ROAD in El Dorado, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BREEDLOVE ROAD inspected?

BREEDLOVE ROAD'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 250 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BREEDLOVE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BREEDLOVE ROAD?

BREEDLOVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BREEDLOVE ROAD?

BREEDLOVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BREEDLOVE ROAD and does age affect safety?

BREEDLOVE ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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