US Bridges

State Route 49 over Jackass Gulch

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-049-R2.99 · Structure no. 32 0033

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Jackass Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 49 over Jackass Gulch in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesJackass Gulch
Location10-TUO-049-R2.99
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.77846, -120.27152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2009)
Projected traffic912 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Jackass Gulch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Jackass Gulch 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 Jackass Gulch carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over Jackass Gulch?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Jackass Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.