US Bridges

Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River

Poor

Calaveras County, California · 3.8 MI S/O SR 26 · Structure no. 30C0058

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHogan Dam RD
CrossesCalaveras River
Location3.8 MI S/O SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.1479, -120.82544
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2011)
Projected traffic375 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hogan Dam RD over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.