Calaveritas RD over Willow Creek
PoorCalaveras County, California · 1.2 MI S of Mountain Ra R · Structure no. 30C0053
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calaveritas RD over Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Calaveritas RD over Willow Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 100 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.
It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Calaveritas RD over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Calaveritas RD over Willow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Calaveritas RD over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.