State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek
FairCalaveras County, California · 10-CAL-004-16.15 · Structure no. 30 0036
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 95 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,868 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek 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 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 4 over W Branch Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.