US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 1.48KM UP Miwu from Inter · Structure no. 0000J51634B0050

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 133
CrossesTurnback Creek
Location1.48KM UP Miwu from Inter
RouteFederal Lands Road 133
Coordinates37.98158, -120.23142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 133 over Turnback Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.