US Bridges

Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River

Good

Nevada County, California · Near Bunny Hill Road · Structure no. 17C0109

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
659
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 659 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSoda Springs RD
CrossesSouth Yuba River
LocationNear Bunny Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.32131, -120.37878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2014)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Soda Springs RD over South Yuba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.