US Bridges

Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek

Good

Amador County, California · 1.1 MI N of Route 49 · Structure no. 26C0059

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek in Amador County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,745 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (old RT49)
CrossesSutter Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Route 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAmador County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.3923, -120.80265
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2014)
Projected traffic3,745 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter 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 2022.

How much traffic does Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (old RT49) over Sutter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.