Hornitos Road over Burns Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 0.05 MI W Bear Valley RD · Structure no. 40C0015
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hornitos Road over Burns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hornitos Road over Burns Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,506 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hornitos Road over Burns Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hornitos Road over Burns 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hornitos Road over Burns Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hornitos Road over Burns Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hornitos Road over Burns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.