FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 49

Carrying STATE ROUTE 49 over MOKELUMNE RIVER

10-AMA-049-0.01, Amador, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 49

The STATE ROUTE 49 bridge in Amador, California carries STATE ROUTE 49 over MOKELUMNE RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 111.3 meters (365 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STATE ROUTE 49 compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of California bridges
62
Bridges in Amador · 15 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 49 29.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
111.3 m (365 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
26 0012

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 49 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STATE ROUTE 49 against other structures in Amador and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 49?

STATE ROUTE 49 in Amador, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 49 inspected?

STATE ROUTE 49's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 49 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 49?

STATE ROUTE 49 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 49?

STATE ROUTE 49 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 49 and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 49 was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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