US Bridges

Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek

Good

Mariposa County, California · 0.1 MI W Old Toll RD · Structure no. 40C0010

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesHornitos Road
CrossesCorbet Creek
Location0.1 MI W Old Toll RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.49151, -120.14285
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2004)
Projected traffic526 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hornitos Road over Corbet 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hornitos Road over Corbet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.