Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek
PoorNevada County, California · 0.65 MI South of Route 20 · Structure no. 17C0069
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,673
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 5,673 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,673 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 | 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 Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Penn Valley Drive over Clear 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek carry?
About 5,673 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Valley Drive over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.