US Bridges

State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road

Fair

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-020-R13.61-GVY · Structure no. 17 0079

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 47,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78,834 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesIdaho-Maryland Road
Location03-NEV-020-R13.61-GVY
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.22254, -121.05103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2020)
Projected traffic78,834 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road 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 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Idaho-Maryland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.