US Bridges

Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · 0.6 MI N/O SR 49 · Structure no. 17C0092

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAllison Ranch Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.6 MI N/O SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16583, -121.06113
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2014)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allison Ranch Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Allison Ranch Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.