US Bridges

State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv

Good

Alpine County, California · 10-ALP-004-12.94 · Structure no. 31 0009

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 860 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesNorth Fork Mokelumne Riv
Location10-ALP-004-12.94
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.53726, -119.90064
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic860 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over North Fork Mokelumne Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.