Purdon Road over Shady Creek
GoodNevada County, California · 0.16 MI S/O Tyler Foote · Structure no. 17C0108
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 613
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Purdon Road over Shady Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Purdon Road over Shady Creek in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Purdon Road over Shady Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Purdon Road over Shady 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 Purdon Road over Shady Creek carry?
About 613 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Purdon Road over Shady Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Purdon Road over Shady Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.