US Bridges

Vallecito Road over Angels Creek

Fair

Calaveras County, California · 10-CAL-000-0.00-ANG · Structure no. 30C0103

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vallecito Road over Angels Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vallecito Road over Angels Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 79 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVallecito Road
CrossesAngels Creek
Location10-CAL-000-0.00-ANG
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalaveras County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.06822, -120.53881
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Vallecito Road over Angels Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Vallecito Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Vallecito Road over Angels Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vallecito Road over Angels Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Vallecito Road over Angels Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.