State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv
FairCalaveras County, California · 10-CAL-049-R21.49 · Structure no. 30 0031
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over North Fork Calaveras Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.