US Bridges

State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · 10-CAL-004-24.03 · Structure no. 30 0009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,941 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location10-CAL-004-24.03
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.09067, -120.50379
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2004)
Projected traffic8,941 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 over Six Mile 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.