US Bridges

Mountain House RD over South Fork Oregon Creek

Good

Sierra County, California · 9.94 MI South of RTE 49 · Structure no. 13C0032

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain House RD over South Fork Oregon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mountain House RD over South 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain House RD
CrossesSouth Fork Oregon Creek
Location9.94 MI South of RTE 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.48879, -120.85358
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 South Fork Oregon Creek built?

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

What condition is Mountain House RD over South Fork Oregon 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Mountain House RD over South Fork Oregon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain House RD over South Fork Oregon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.