US Bridges

Bennett ST over Wolf Creek

Good

Nevada County, California · Btwn E Main ST & SR 20 · Structure no. 17C0049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,992
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett ST over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bennett ST over Wolf Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 11,992 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,206 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBennett ST
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationBtwn E Main ST & SR 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.21927, -121.05889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,992 (2011)
Projected traffic7,206 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Bennett ST over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett ST over Wolf 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Bennett ST over Wolf Creek carry?

About 11,992 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bennett ST over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett ST over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.