Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River
PoorNevada County, California · At I-80 · Structure no. 17C0043
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eagle Lake Road 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 Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Lake Road over South Yuba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.