US Bridges

Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek

Good

Amador County, California · 3.5 MI E/O Shenandoah RD · Structure no. 26C0053

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,576
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFiddletown RD
CrossesNorth Fork Dry Creek
Location3.5 MI E/O Shenandoah RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.50119, -120.78666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,576 (2013)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry 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 Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 1,576 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddletown RD over North Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.