US Bridges

You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek

Poor

Nevada County, California · 2.5 MI East of Route 174 · Structure no. 17C0091

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,087
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,087 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesYou Bet Road
CrossesGreenhorn Creek
Location2.5 MI East of Route 174
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNevada County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.18706, -120.94229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,087 (2014)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is You Bet Road over Greenhorn 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 You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek carry?

About 2,087 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns You Bet Road over Greenhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.