US Bridges

San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 0.3 MI W Sheep Ranch Road · Structure no. 30C0063

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Domingo Road
CrossesSan Domingo Creek
Location0.3 MI W Sheep Ranch Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalaveras County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.15773, -120.47899
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2011)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Domingo Road over San Domingo 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 San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns San Domingo Road over San Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.