US Bridges

Pitt Street over Jackson Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Amador County, California · NW State Route 88 · Structure no. 26C0008

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pitt Street over Jackson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pitt Street over Jackson Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPitt Street
CrossesJackson Creek
LocationNW State Route 88
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.34994, -120.77076
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
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 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2013)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pitt Street over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pitt Street over Jackson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pitt Street over Jackson Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pitt Street over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pitt Street over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.