US Bridges

Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 4.0 MI E Railroad Flat RD · Structure no. 30C0061

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 73 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSwiss Ranch RD
CrossesJesus Maria Creek
Location4.0 MI E Railroad Flat RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.27706, -120.45312
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria 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 Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Swiss Ranch RD over Jesus Maria Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.