US Bridges

State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow Creek

Fair

Alpine County, California · 10-ALP-004-24.47 · Structure no. 31 0010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow Creek in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 608 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 4
CrossesRaymond Meadow Creek
Location10-ALP-004-24.47
RouteState Highway 4
CountyAlpine County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.59023, -119.78618
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic608 by 2041
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 Raymond Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Raymond Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.