US Bridges

State Route 20 over Wolf Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · 03-NEV-020-R13.44-GVY · Structure no. 17 0093

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
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 47,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83,756 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesWolf Creek
Location03-NEV-020-R13.44-GVY
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.22063, -121.0534
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2009)
Projected traffic83,756 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
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 47,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 20 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 20 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.