US Bridges

Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · Just South Intx With SR 4 · Structure no. 30C0070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,506
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesParrotts Ferry RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
LocationJust South Intx With SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.09503, -120.47094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,506 (2009)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 2,506 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Parrotts Ferry RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.