Nevada Street over Deer Creek
PoorNevada County, California · Near Broad ST · Structure no. 17C0002
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nevada Street over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nevada Street over Deer Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 87 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,551 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nevada Street over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is Nevada Street over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Nevada Street over Deer Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nevada Street over Deer Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nevada Street over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.