Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek
FairNevada County, California · S Davis RD in Tx · Structure no. 17C0083
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Creek Road over South Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.