US Bridges

Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba

Good

Nevada County, California · S20 T17N R12E · Structure no. 051755000001021

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFdr 18
CrossesS. Fk. Yuba
LocationS20 T17N R12E
RouteFederal Lands Road 18
Coordinates39.31868, -120.65731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 18 over S. Fk. Yuba?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.