US Bridges

State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-049-3.61 · Structure no. 17 0005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 22,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,971 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesSouth Wolf Creek
Location03-NEV-049-3.61
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.06216, -121.08864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,971 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over South Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over South Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.