Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek
GoodNevada County, California · 0.1 MI N Rough&ready HWY · Structure no. 17C0095
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 746
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 746 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 746 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Valley Drive over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.