FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TUOLUMNE RD

Carrying TUOLUMNE RD over CURTIS CREEK

2.4 MI E/O SR 108, Tuolumne, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TUOLUMNE RD

The TUOLUMNE RD bridge in Tuolumne, California carries TUOLUMNE RD over CURTIS CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,283 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

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

How TUOLUMNE RD compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of California bridges
128
Bridges in Tuolumne · 9 in Poor condition
TUOLUMNE RD 20.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
8.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,283 vehicles/day
Structure Number
32C0046

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TUOLUMNE 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 TUOLUMNE RD against other structures in Tuolumne 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 TUOLUMNE RD?

TUOLUMNE RD in Tuolumne, California, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TUOLUMNE RD inspected?

TUOLUMNE 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 12,283 vehicles per day.

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

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

TUOLUMNE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TUOLUMNE RD?

TUOLUMNE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TUOLUMNE RD and does age affect safety?

TUOLUMNE RD was built in 1947, making it 79 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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