US Bridges

Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek

Good

Tuolumne County, California · 2.4 MI E/O SR 108 · Structure no. 32C0046

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,283
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,978 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTuolumne RD
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location2.4 MI E/O SR 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.95916, -120.3221
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,283 (2014)
Projected traffic9,978 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek carry?

About 12,283 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Tuolumne RD over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.