Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River
PoorPosted for loadNevada County, California · 1.5 MI N Rock Creek RD · Structure no. 17C0006
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River is a steel arch - deck carrying Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 121 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bloomfield RD over South Yuba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.