US Bridges

Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River

Good

Tuolumne County, California · Fish Hatchery RD (1N04) · Structure no. 32C0086

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River in Tuolumne County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBuchanan RD (1N01)
CrossesNorth Fk Tuolumne River
LocationFish Hatchery RD (1N04)
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98347, -120.20542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River 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 Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan RD (1N01) over North Fk Tuolumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.