State Route 49 over Fiddle Creek
FairSierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-4.58 · Structure no. 13 0011
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Fiddle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over Fiddle Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Fiddle Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 49 over Fiddle 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Fiddle Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is State Route 49 over Fiddle Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Fiddle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.