Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek
FairNevada County, California · 1 MI S Tyler-Foote RD · Structure no. 17C0071
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 49 over Shady 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 49 over Shady Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.