US Bridges

Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson Creek

FairPosted for load

Amador County, California · 200 Ft West of N. Main ST · Structure no. 26C0037

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPiccardo Lane
CrossesNorth Fork Jackson Creek
Location200 Ft West of N. Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAmador County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.35707, -120.77846
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson 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 Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Piccardo Lane over North Fork Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.