Pleasant Valley RD over South Yuba River
FairNevada County, California · 10 MI North of Route 20 · Structure no. 17C0055
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Valley RD over South Yuba River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,867 by 2041. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 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 South Yuba River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over South Yuba River 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 South Yuba River carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Valley RD over South Yuba River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over South Yuba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.