US Bridges

Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 2.6 MI NE of Burson RD · Structure no. 30C0073

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2047. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCamanche Parkway
CrossesMokelumne River
Location2.6 MI NE of Burson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22736, -120.88944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2011)
Projected traffic910 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne 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 Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Camanche Parkway over Mokelumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.