US Bridges

Rawhide RD over Woods Creek

Fair

Tuolumne County, California · 0.05 MI NW of SR 49 · Structure no. 32C0044

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,149
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawhide RD over Woods Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rawhide RD over Woods Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 4,149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,543 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRawhide RD
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.05 MI NW of SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuolumne County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.95632, -120.42324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,149 (2014)
Projected traffic5,543 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rawhide RD over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawhide 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 Rawhide RD over Woods Creek carry?

About 4,149 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rawhide RD over Woods Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rawhide RD over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.