US Bridges

Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east)

Good

Nevada County, California · West of Prosser Dam Road · Structure no. 17C0103

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east) in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHenness Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch (east)
LocationWest of Prosser Dam Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.34836, -120.16466
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Henness Road over Drainage Ditch (east)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.