Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek
PoorAmador County, California · 0.2 MI E American Flat RD · Structure no. 26C0021
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,237
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fiddletown Road over North Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek carry?
About 1,237 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.