State Route 4 over Cherokee Creek
GoodCalaveras County, California · 10-CAL-004-R19.08 · Structure no. 30 0050
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 4 over Cherokee Creek is a steel culvert carrying State Route 4 over Cherokee Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,868 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 4 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 4 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 4 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 4 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns State Route 4 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.