Washington RD over South Yuba River
PoorNevada County, California · In Washington · Structure no. 17C0056
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington RD over South Yuba River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington RD over South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington RD over South Yuba River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington RD 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 2023.
How much traffic does Washington RD over South Yuba River carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington RD over South Yuba River?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Washington RD over South Yuba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.