Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek
FairNevada County, California · S8 T18N R12E · Structure no. 051755000001005
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 18 over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.