Old Amador Road over Rancheria Creek
PoorPosted for loadAmador County, California · 0.8 MI NW of Main ST · Structure no. 26C0042
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Amador Road over Rancheria Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Amador Road over Rancheria 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Amador Road over Rancheria Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Amador Road over Rancheria 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 Old Amador Road over Rancheria Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Amador Road over Rancheria Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Old Amador Road over Rancheria Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.