US Bridges

Cisco RD over South Yuba River

Poor

Placer County, California · Near Hampshire Rocks RD · Structure no. 19C0021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cisco RD over South Yuba River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cisco RD over South Yuba River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCisco RD
CrossesSouth Yuba River
LocationNear Hampshire Rocks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.31087, -120.54321
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1976)
Projected traffic490 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cisco RD over South Yuba River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cisco RD over South Yuba River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cisco RD over South Yuba River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cisco RD over South Yuba River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cisco RD over South Yuba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.