US Bridges

Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 6.75 MI NE Big Hill RD CO · Structure no. 32C0008

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 104 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesItalian Bar Road
CrossesS Fork Stanislaus River
Location6.75 MI NE Big Hill RD CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.07619, -120.33424
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic555 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Italian Bar Road over S Fork Stanislaus River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.