US Bridges

State Route 49 over Woods Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-049-15.49 · Structure no. 32 0005

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Woods Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 49 over Woods Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 18,873 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesWoods Creek
Location10-TUO-049-15.49
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.96201, -120.41097
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width144 ft (44 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2009)
Projected traffic18,873 by 2039
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 1951, making it 74 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 2021.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.