US Bridges

Spring Valley Road over Little Indian Creek

Good

Amador County, California · Just No Old Sacto Plym RD · Structure no. 26C0033

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley Road over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Valley Road over Little Indian 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 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSpring Valley Road
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
LocationJust No Old Sacto Plym RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.48388, -120.88093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2007)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Spring Valley Road over Little Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Road over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley Road over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley Road over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.