US Bridges

State Route 20 over Wolf Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-020-R12.20-GVY · Structure no. 17 0092

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 20 over Wolf Creek 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 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesWolf Creek
Location03-NEV-020-R12.20-GVY
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.20989, -121.06922
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2009)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 20 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 20 over Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns State Route 20 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.