US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek

Fair

Amador County, California · 0.40 MI So/Jackson Valley · Structure no. 26C0047

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.40 MI So/Jackson Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAmador County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.2883, -120.91334
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2014)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over 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 Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.