State Route 49 over Salmon Creek
GoodSierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-R32.90 · Structure no. 13 0007
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 49 over Salmon Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 49 over Salmon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Salmon Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is State Route 49 over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.