Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek
FairAlpine County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 041701000001081
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek 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 Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Horse Meadows Road over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.