US Bridges

Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir

Fair

Calaveras County, California · Cal/Tuo County Line · Structure no. 30C0085

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
577 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,963
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,963 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,376 by 2045. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesObyrnes Ferry Road
CrossesTullock Reservoir
LocationCal/Tuo County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89957, -120.56792
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,963 (2007)
Projected traffic12,376 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir 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 Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir carry?

About 2,963 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Obyrnes Ferry Road over Tullock Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.