State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek
GoodCalaveras County, California · 10-CAL-049-9.01-ANG · Structure no. 30 0042
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,050
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 84 years old, older 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,182 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is State Route 49 over Cherokee 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 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 8,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.