US Bridges

State Route 49 over Goodyears Creek

Good

Sierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-R12.24 · Structure no. 13 0015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Goodyears Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 49 over Goodyears Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,142 by 2046. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesGoodyears Creek
Location03-SIE-049-R12.24
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.54165, -120.88833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 49 over Goodyears Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Goodyears 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 Goodyears Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 49 over Goodyears Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Goodyears Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.