Incline Road over Dry Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 1.3 MI West of SR 140 · Structure no. 40C0061
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Incline Road over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Incline Road over Dry Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Incline Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Incline Road over Dry 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Incline Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Incline Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Incline Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.