US Bridges

Triangle Road over Snow Creek

Poor

Mariposa County, California · 0.1 MI W Darrah RD · Structure no. 40C0034

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triangle Road over Snow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Triangle Road over Snow Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTriangle Road
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.1 MI W Darrah RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.51692, -119.83779
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1988)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Triangle Road over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triangle Road over Snow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Triangle Road over Snow Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Triangle Road over Snow Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Triangle Road over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.