US Bridges

State Route 49 over Stockton Creek

Fair

Mariposa County, California · 10-MPA-049-17.20 · Structure no. 40 0021

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Stockton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 49 over Stockton Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,409 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesStockton Creek
Location10-MPA-049-17.20
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.46878, -119.94993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2009)
Projected traffic8,409 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 49 over Stockton Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Stockton 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 Stockton Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over Stockton Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Stockton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.