US Bridges

Broadway over Jackson Creek

Fair

Amador County, California · 0.03 MI NW of SR 88 · Structure no. 26C0006

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Jackson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Broadway over Jackson Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,479 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.03 MI NW of SR 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAmador County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.34796, -120.77273
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic8,479 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadway over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Jackson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway over Jackson Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.