Buckeye Road over Mariposa Creek
PoorMariposa County, California · 2.3 MI S/O Old HWY · Structure no. 40C0036
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckeye Road over Mariposa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckeye Road over Mariposa 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckeye Road over Mariposa Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckeye Road over Mariposa 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 Buckeye Road over Mariposa Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buckeye Road over Mariposa Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Buckeye Road over Mariposa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.