US Bridges

Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-020-R15.41 · Structure no. 17 0077

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20 in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,408 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBanner Lava Cap RD
CrossesState Route 20
Location03-NEV-020-R15.41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.24317, -121.03151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,408 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20 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 Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Banner Lava Cap RD over State Route 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.