US Bridges

Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Amador County, California · 2.4 MI W/O SH 49 · Structure no. 26C0019

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Sacramento RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location2.4 MI W/O SH 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4837, -120.88369
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2013)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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 Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian 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 Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sacramento RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.