US Bridges

State Route 120 over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-120-R24.09 · Structure no. 32 0039

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 120 over Moccasin Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1971, 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2045. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location10-TUO-120-R24.09
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates37.81423, -120.30812
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2009)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Moccasin Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 120 over Moccasin 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 120 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 120 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 120 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.