US Bridges

Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Sierra County, California · 10.6 MI N/E Chlnge-La Po · Structure no. 13C0019

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPort Wine Ridge RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location10.6 MI N/E Chlnge-La Po
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.59888, -120.98591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2005)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Port Wine Ridge RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.