US Bridges

Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 0.15 MI NE of SR 49 · Structure no. 30C0089

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,846 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTreat Avenue
CrossesSan Andreas Creek
Location0.15 MI NE of SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.19522, -120.67587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2012)
Projected traffic2,846 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Treat Avenue over San Andreas 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Treat Avenue over San Andreas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.