US Bridges

State Route 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-120-R19.61 · Structure no. 32 0018

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,394 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,901 by 2045. The structure is 1,394 ft (424.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesDon Pedro Reservoir
Location10-TUO-120-R19.61
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates37.84103, -120.38012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,394 ft (424.9 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2009)
Projected traffic6,901 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is State Route 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir 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 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir?

The structure is 1,394 ft (424.9 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 120 over Don Pedro Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.