FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIME CREEK RD

Carrying LIME CREEK RD over YOUNGS CREEK

0.4 MI SW OF SR 12, Calaveras, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIME CREEK RD

The LIME CREEK RD bridge in Calaveras, California carries LIME CREEK RD over YOUNGS CREEK. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 12.6 metric tons.

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

How LIME CREEK RD compares

▼ 18.7
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of California bridges
106
Bridges in Calaveras · 7 in Poor condition
LIME CREEK RD 12.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.3
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1917
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
30C0019

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIME CREEK RD 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 LIME CREEK RD against other structures in Calaveras 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 LIME CREEK RD?

LIME CREEK RD in Calaveras, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LIME CREEK RD inspected?

LIME CREEK RD'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIME CREEK RD 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 LIME CREEK RD?

LIME CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIME CREEK RD?

LIME CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LIME CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

LIME CREEK RD was built in 1917, making it 109 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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