Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk
FairSierra County, California · 5.9 MI N SR 89 & 49 · Structure no. 13C0036
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk is a steel culvert carrying Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk 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 Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Westside RD over Middle Branch Carman Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.