Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek
FairNevada County, California · 0.5 MI E Soda Springs RD · Structure no. 17C0051
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 101 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Donner Pass RD over Soda Springs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.