US Bridges

State Route 26 over Indian Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · 10-CAL-026-2.46 · Structure no. 30 0024

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2004 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 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 26
CrossesIndian Creek
Location10-CAL-026-2.46
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates38.11248, -120.90825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2004)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 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 26 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 26 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 26 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.