State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 10-MPA-049-44.62 · Structure no. 40 0019
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 615
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 49 over Maxwell 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek carry?
About 615 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Maxwell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.