US Bridges

Incline Road over Moss Canyon

Fair

Mariposa County, California · 0.25 MI West of SR 140 · Structure no. 40C0064

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Incline Road over Moss Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Incline Road over Moss Canyon in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIncline Road
CrossesMoss Canyon
Location0.25 MI West of SR 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.67003, -119.81937
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1988)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Incline Road over Moss Canyon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Incline Road over Moss Canyon 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 Moss Canyon carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Incline Road over Moss Canyon?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Incline Road over Moss Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.