US Bridges

State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-049-R32.62 · Structure no. 17 0009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 49 over Middle 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,955 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesMiddle Yuba River
Location03-NEV-049-R32.62
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.3942, -121.08428
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2020)
Projected traffic3,955 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over Middle Yuba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.