US Bridges

Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Alpine County, California · 4 MI Southeast of SR4 · Structure no. 31C0021

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek in Alpine County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDixon Mine RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4 MI Southeast of SR4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60064, -119.68896
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1979)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Mine RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.