US Bridges

SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe

Good

Sierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-44.75 · Structure no. 13 0027

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe in Sierra County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,224 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesBuried Drain Pipe
Location03-SIE-049-44.75
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.63303, -120.45744
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2015)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe 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 SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Buried Drain Pipe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.