State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir
FairTuolumne County, California · 10-TUO-049-R27.28 · Structure no. 32 0040
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,250 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,158 by 2045. The structure is 2,250 ft (685.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir 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 New Melones Resvervoir carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir?
The structure is 2,250 ft (685.8 m) long with a longest span of 550 ft (167.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over New Melones Resvervoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.