US Bridges

Route 132 over Hayward Creek

Fair

Mariposa County, California · 10-MPA-132-R0.92 · Structure no. 40 0059

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 132 over Hayward Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 132 over Hayward Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRoute 132
CrossesHayward Creek
Location10-MPA-132-R0.92
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.64152, -120.37896
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2015)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 132 over Hayward Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 132 over Hayward 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 2022.

How much traffic does Route 132 over Hayward Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route 132 over Hayward Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Route 132 over Hayward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.