US Bridges

Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River

Good

Mariposa County, California · 3.2 MI S of SR 49 · Structure no. 40C0035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIndian Peak Road
CrossesWest Fk Chowchilla River
Location3.2 MI S of SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.42062, -119.87487
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1988)
Projected traffic427 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Peak Road over West Fk Chowchilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.