US Bridges

State Route 104 over Dry Creek

Poor

Amador County, California · 10-AMA-104-R3.62 · Structure no. 26 0050

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 104 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 104 over Dry Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,563 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 104
CrossesDry Creek
Location10-AMA-104-R3.62
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates38.37246, -120.96626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2009)
Projected traffic3,563 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 104 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 104 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 104 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 104 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 104 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.