Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalaveras County, California · 4.6 MI Se/O Mt Ranch RD · Structure no. 30C0024
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 203
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2047. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek carry?
About 203 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Calaveritas RD over Calaveritas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.