US Bridges

Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv

Good

Calaveras County, California · 2.4 MI S/E of SR 26 · Structure no. 30C0017

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesJesus Maria Road
CrossesNorth Fork Calaveras Riv
Location2.4 MI S/E of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalaveras County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.28728, -120.66028
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2011)
Projected traffic538 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv 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 Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jesus Maria Road over North Fork Calaveras Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.