State Route 120 over Chinese Creek
PoorTuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-120-14.73 · Structure no. 32 0023
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 120 over Chinese Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 120 over Chinese Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 111 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,521 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 120 over Chinese Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is State Route 120 over Chinese Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 120 over Chinese Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 120 over Chinese Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 120 over Chinese Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.