US Bridges

Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 0.6 MI N/E SR 108 · Structure no. 32C0043

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarvard Mine RD
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.6 MI N/E SR 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94679, -120.42819
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic217 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvard Mine RD over Woods 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 Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harvard Mine RD over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.