Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek
FairAlpine County, California · 0.2 MI E/O SR 4 · Structure no. 31C0001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek in Alpine County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Creek RD over Silver 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Creek RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.