Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek
FairTuolumne County, California · 3.3 MI S Sanguinetti RD · Structure no. 32C0017
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 502
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1914, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek carry?
About 502 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wards Ferry RD over Curtis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.