Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek
FairNevada County, California · 0.4 MI North of Route 20 · Structure no. 17C0017
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,787
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,787 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,091 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 10,787 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.