US Bridges

Kurt Drive over Angels Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · JCT SR 4 Angeles Camp · Structure no. 30C0074

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kurt Drive over Angels Creek is a concrete frame carrying Kurt Drive over Angels Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKurt Drive
CrossesAngels Creek
LocationJCT SR 4 Angeles Camp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalaveras County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.07442, -120.53606
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kurt Drive over Angels Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kurt Drive over Angels 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 Kurt Drive over Angels Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kurt Drive over Angels Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kurt Drive over Angels Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.