US Bridges

California ST over San Andreas Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · 0.05 MI W/O Pope ST · Structure no. 30C0033

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California ST over San Andreas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying California ST over San Andreas Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCalifornia ST
CrossesSan Andreas Creek
Location0.05 MI W/O Pope ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19701, -120.67942
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2011)
Projected traffic439 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 California ST over San Andreas Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is California ST over San Andreas 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does California ST over San Andreas Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is California ST over San Andreas Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns California ST over San Andreas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.