Hope Court over Pinyon Creek
FairNevada County, California · East of Badger Lane · Structure no. 17C0099
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hope Court over Pinyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hope Court over Pinyon Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hope Court over Pinyon Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hope Court over Pinyon 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hope Court over Pinyon Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hope Court over Pinyon Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hope Court over Pinyon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.