State Route 26 over Indian Creek
PoorCalaveras County, California · 10-CAL-026-0.82 · Structure no. 30 0023
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 26 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 26 over Indian Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 26 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 26 over Indian 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 26 over Indian Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 26 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 26 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.