US Bridges

State Route 49 over Dry Creek

Fair

Amador County, California · 10-AMA-049-13.57 · Structure no. 26 0018

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 49 over Dry Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,486 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 49
CrossesDry Creek
Location10-AMA-049-13.57
RouteState Highway 49
CountyAmador County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.44178, -120.85558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2009)
Projected traffic8,486 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 49 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Dry 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.