FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GOLD STRIKE ROAD

Carrying GOLD STRIKE ROAD over NORTH FORK CALAVERAS RIV

0.4 MI SW OF SR 49, Calaveras, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GOLD STRIKE ROAD

The GOLD STRIKE ROAD bridge in Calaveras, California carries GOLD STRIKE ROAD over NORTH FORK CALAVERAS RIV. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 46.5 meters (153 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 887 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 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.

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

How GOLD STRIKE ROAD compares

▲ 12.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of California bridges
106
Bridges in Calaveras · 7 in Poor condition
GOLD STRIKE ROAD 44.1 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
19.9
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
46.5 m (153 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
887 vehicles/day
Structure Number
30C0023

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GOLD STRIKE ROAD 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 GOLD STRIKE ROAD 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 GOLD STRIKE ROAD?

GOLD STRIKE ROAD in Calaveras, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GOLD STRIKE ROAD inspected?

GOLD STRIKE 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 887 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GOLD STRIKE ROAD 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 GOLD STRIKE ROAD?

GOLD STRIKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GOLD STRIKE ROAD?

GOLD STRIKE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GOLD STRIKE ROAD and does age affect safety?

GOLD STRIKE ROAD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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