US Bridges

State Route 20 over Mill Street

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-020-R12.16-GVY · Structure no. 17 0083

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Mill Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over Mill Street in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,303 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesMill Street
Location03-NEV-020-R12.16-GVY
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.2097, -121.06992
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic33,303 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Mill Street built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is State Route 20 over Mill Street 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 20 over Mill Street carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Mill Street?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Mill Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.