PINE GROVE-VOLCANO
Carrying PINE GROVE-VOLCANO over SUTTER CREEK
AT SUTTER CREEK RD, Amador, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PINE GROVE-VOLCANO
The PINE GROVE-VOLCANO bridge in Amador, California carries PINE GROVE-VOLCANO over SUTTER CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,734 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PINE GROVE-VOLCANO 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
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,734 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 26C0040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 PINE GROVE-VOLCANO 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 PINE GROVE-VOLCANO 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 PINE GROVE-VOLCANO?
PINE GROVE-VOLCANO in Amador, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PINE GROVE-VOLCANO inspected?
PINE GROVE-VOLCANO'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 1,734 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINE GROVE-VOLCANO 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 PINE GROVE-VOLCANO?
PINE GROVE-VOLCANO has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PINE GROVE-VOLCANO?
PINE GROVE-VOLCANO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PINE GROVE-VOLCANO and does age affect safety?
PINE GROVE-VOLCANO was built in 1950, making it 76 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.
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