US Bridges

Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek

Good

Amador County, California · S Plymouth Sacramento RD · Structure no. 26C0009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,579
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLatrobe Road
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
LocationS Plymouth Sacramento RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.47993, -120.93136
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2013)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latrobe Road over Little Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Latrobe Road over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.