Tuolumne County Bridge Report Card
Tuolumne County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County has 125 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.4% is above the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,980 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tuolumne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 125 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 47,980 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 | 6.4% | 12.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.2% of measured traffic | 9.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.4% | 4.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 62 years vs 48 nationally | 5.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 394,048 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 | 6.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 62 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 47,980 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tuolumne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winding Road over Blue Canyon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1968 |
| Mono Way over Sullivan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,060 | 1991 |
| SR 108 over Mono Way | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,450 | 2004 |
| State Route 120 over Chinese Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1914 |
| Parrotts Ferry RD over New Melones Reservoir | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1978 |
| Winding Road over Stanislaus River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1926 |
| Winding Road over Upper Hunter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1969 |
| Italian Bar RD over Rose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1925 |
| Algerine RD over Curtis Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 265 | 1925 |
| Alg Wards Ferry RD over Blanket Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 55 | 1936 |
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.