US Bridges

Foresta Road over Crane Creek

Good

Mariposa County, California · 2.13 Mile SW of SR 41 · Structure no. 40C0067

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foresta Road over Crane Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Foresta Road over Crane Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesForesta Road
CrossesCrane Creek
Location2.13 Mile SW of SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMariposa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.69962, -119.75579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1988)
Projected traffic31 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Foresta Road over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foresta Road over Crane Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Foresta Road over Crane Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Foresta Road over Crane Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Foresta Road over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.