US Bridges

State Route 26 over Indian Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · 10-CAL-026-R4.31 · Structure no. 30 0025

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 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 culvert carrying State Route 26 over Indian Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,703 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 26
CrossesIndian Creek
Location10-CAL-026-R4.31
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates38.12216, -120.87869
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,703 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 26 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns State Route 26 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.