SHENANDOAH ROAD
Carrying SHENANDOAH ROAD over BIG INDIAN CREEK
1 MI N PLMTH FIDLETOWN RD, Amador, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHENANDOAH ROAD
The SHENANDOAH ROAD bridge in Amador, California carries SHENANDOAH ROAD over BIG INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1969, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,006 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHENANDOAH ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,006 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 26C0022
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SHENANDOAH ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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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 SHENANDOAH ROAD?
SHENANDOAH ROAD in Amador, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHENANDOAH ROAD inspected?
SHENANDOAH ROAD'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 3,006 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHENANDOAH ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SHENANDOAH ROAD?
SHENANDOAH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHENANDOAH ROAD?
SHENANDOAH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SHENANDOAH ROAD and does age affect safety?
SHENANDOAH ROAD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1969.
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.
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