US Bridges

Italian Bar RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 5.2 MI NE Big Hill RD · Structure no. 32C0036

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Italian Bar RD over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Italian Bar RD over Five Mile Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 530 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesItalian Bar RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location5.2 MI NE Big Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuolumne County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.06586, -120.35293
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic530 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 RD over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Italian Bar RD over Five Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Italian Bar RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Italian Bar RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Italian Bar RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.