US Bridges

Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek

Good

Calaveras County, California · Betwn Rdge RD & Jes Ma RD · Structure no. 30C0091

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRailroad Flat Road
CrossesEsperanza Creek
LocationBetwn Rdge RD & Jes Ma RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.29552, -120.49621
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza 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 Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Flat Road over Esperanza Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.