US Bridges

Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River

Fair

Placer County, California · 2.3 MI E of Cisco · Structure no. 19C0042

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River in Placer County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHampshire Rocks RD
CrossesSouth Yuba River
Location2.3 MI E of Cisco
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.31025, -120.50874
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1978)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hampshire Rocks RD over South Yuba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.