Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek
GoodNevada County, California · 200S Idaho Maryland RD · Structure no. 17C0025
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 882
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek in Nevada 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 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rail Road Avenue over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek carry?
About 882 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns Rail Road Avenue over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.