US Bridges

State Route 49 over Woods Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-049-13.52 · Structure no. 32 0004

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Woods Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over Woods Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 19,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,642 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesWoods Creek
Location10-TUO-049-13.52
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.94106, -120.43266
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2009)
Projected traffic19,642 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 49 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Woods 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over Woods Creek carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 49 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.