Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek
FairSierra County, California · 0.4 MI North of Route 49 · Structure no. 13C0021
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brandy City Road 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 Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Brandy City Road over Fiddle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.