Amador County Bridge Report Card
Amador County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Amador County, California
Amador County has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 24.6% is above the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 28,160 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Amador County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 28,160 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 24.6% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.6% of measured traffic | 9.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 222,641 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 24.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 28,160 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Amador County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Route 104 over Sutter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1970 |
| Shenandoah Road over Big Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,006 | 1930 |
| State Route 88 over Silver Lake Spillway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,750 | 2002 |
| Shenandoah Road over South Fork Cosumnes Riv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,450 | 1985 |
| State Route 104 over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,350 | 2005 |
| State Route 49 over Cosumnes River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,175 | 1952 |
| Main Street over Amador Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 2014 |
| Fiddletown Road over North Fork Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,237 | 1923 |
| Pitt Street over Jackson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1925 |
| Five Mile Drive over Mule Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 260 | 1925 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.