FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 49

Carrying STATE ROUTE 49 over DELONG CREEK

10-MPA-049-6.18, Mariposa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 49

The STATE ROUTE 49 bridge in Mariposa, California carries STATE ROUTE 49 over DELONG CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,725 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How STATE ROUTE 49 compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of California bridges
109
Bridges in Mariposa · 12 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 49 16.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
21.0 m (69 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,725 vehicles/day
Structure Number
40 0028

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 49 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 STATE ROUTE 49 against other structures in Mariposa 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 STATE ROUTE 49?

STATE ROUTE 49 in Mariposa, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 49 inspected?

STATE ROUTE 49'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 3,725 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 49 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 STATE ROUTE 49?

STATE ROUTE 49 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 49?

STATE ROUTE 49 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 49 and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 49 was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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