State Route 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River
FairCalaveras County, California · 10-CAL-026-38.31 · Structure no. 30 0049
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying State Route 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2045. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is State Route 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River 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 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 26 over N. Fork Mokelumne River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.