US Bridges

Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv

FairPosted for load

Placer County, California · 1.5 MI W Shirt Tail Cyn R · Structure no. 19C0002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
549
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv is a steel suspension carrying Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv in Placer County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesYankee Jims RD
CrossesNorth Fork American Riv
Location1.5 MI W Shirt Tail Cyn R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04024, -120.90288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2013)
Projected traffic663 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Yankee Jims RD over North Fork American Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.