US Bridges

Italian Bar RD over Eagle Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 11.9 MI NE Big Hill Road · Structure no. 32C0038

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Italian Bar RD over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Italian Bar RD over Eagle 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesItalian Bar RD
CrossesEagle Creek
Location11.9 MI NE Big Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.10957, -120.30547
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic555 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Italian Bar RD over Eagle 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 Eagle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Italian Bar RD over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Italian Bar RD over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.