US Bridges

South Pine Street over Deer Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · 0.1 MI South of Broad ST · Structure no. 17C0001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,980
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Pine Street over Deer Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying South Pine Street over Deer Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,578 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Pine Street
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.26043, -121.01944
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,980 (2011)
Projected traffic4,578 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Pine Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Pine Street over Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Pine Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 3,980 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Pine Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Pine Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.