US Bridges

Main Street over Coyote Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · 0.7 Miles South of RTE 4. · Structure no. 30C0015

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Coyote Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over Coyote Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.7 Miles South of RTE 4.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.08484, -120.47136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2011)
Projected traffic541 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Coyote 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Coyote Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.