Rector RD over Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadNevada County, California · 1 MI N of Rock Creek RD · Structure no. 17C0058
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rector RD over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rector RD over Rock Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rector RD over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rector RD over Rock Creek 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 Rector RD over Rock Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rector RD over Rock Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Rector RD over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.