Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek
FairNevada County, California · S/E of S.H. 26 · Structure no. 17C0064
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 899
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 899 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mccourtney Road over Dry 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 899 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mccourtney Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.