MAIN ST (OLD RT49)
Carrying MAIN ST (OLD RT49) over SUTTER CREEK
1.1 MI N OF ROUTE 49, Amador, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAIN ST (OLD RT49)
The MAIN ST (OLD RT49) bridge in Amador, California carries MAIN ST (OLD RT49) over SUTTER CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.1 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MAIN ST (OLD RT49) 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
- 2019
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 23.1 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.2 m (79 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 26C0059
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.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAIN ST (OLD RT49) 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 MAIN ST (OLD RT49) 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 MAIN ST (OLD RT49)?
MAIN ST (OLD RT49) in Amador, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAIN ST (OLD RT49) inspected?
MAIN ST (OLD RT49)'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 3,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAIN ST (OLD RT49) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MAIN ST (OLD RT49)?
MAIN ST (OLD RT49) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAIN ST (OLD RT49)?
MAIN ST (OLD RT49) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MAIN ST (OLD RT49) and does age affect safety?
MAIN ST (OLD RT49) was built in 2019, making it 7 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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