US Bridges

Milton RD over Calaveras River

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 0.8 M E. of Jenny Lind RD · Structure no. 30C0069

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
966
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton RD over Calaveras River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milton RD over Calaveras River in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMilton RD
CrossesCalaveras River
Location0.8 M E. of Jenny Lind RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.09126, -120.87267
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2009)
Projected traffic992 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Milton RD over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton RD over Calaveras River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Milton RD over Calaveras River carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Milton RD over Calaveras River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Milton RD over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.