State Route 49 over South Yuba River
FairNevada County, California · 03-NEV-049-R21.86 · Structure no. 17 0007
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,026 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 49 over South Yuba River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 49 over South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,367 by 2042. The structure is 1,026 ft (312.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 49 over South Yuba River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 49 over South Yuba River 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 49 over South Yuba River carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is State Route 49 over South Yuba River?
The structure is 1,026 ft (312.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 49 over South Yuba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.