US Bridges

Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 7.8 MI North of Murphys · Structure no. 30C0039

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesSheep Ranch RD
CrossesSan Antonio Creek
Location7.8 MI North of Murphys
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.20272, -120.45081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2011)
Projected traffic488 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep Ranch RD over San Antonio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.