State Route 49 over Woods Creek
FairTuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-049-17.49-SRA · Structure no. 32 0006
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over Woods Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 49 over Woods Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 123 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 5 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,153 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over Woods Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is State Route 49 over Woods Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over Woods Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over Woods Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over Woods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.