US Bridges

Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek

Fair

Sierra County, California · 9.9 MI South of RTE 49 · Structure no. 13C0031

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain House RD
CrossesNorth Fork Oregon Creek
Location9.9 MI South of RTE 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.48922, -120.85417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic107 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon 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 Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain House RD over North Fork Oregon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.