Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek
GoodNevada County, California · 2.8 MI South of Wolf RD · Structure no. 17C0074
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,075
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 124 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Garden Bar Road over Little 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek carry?
About 1,075 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Bar Road over Little Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.