Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek
PoorNevada County, California · 0.55 MI E of Duggans RD · Structure no. 17C0014
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,281
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,186 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limekiln Road over Wolf 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek carry?
About 2,281 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Limekiln Road over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.