US Bridges

Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River

Good

Calaveras County, California · 3.7 Miles SE of SR 26 · Structure no. 30C0037

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRailroad Flat Road
CrossesMokelumne River
Location3.7 Miles SE of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35976, -120.50368
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2006)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River 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 Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Flat Road over Mokelumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.