Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek
PoorAmador County, California · 1 MI N Plmth Fidletown RD · Structure no. 26C0022
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,006
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 3,006 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,869 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Shenandoah Road over Big Indian 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 Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek carry?
About 3,006 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.