US Bridges

State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl

Good

Sierra County, California · 03-SIE-049-21.53 · Structure no. 13 0030

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl in Sierra 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 49
CrossesN Yuba River N Side Chnl
Location03-SIE-049-21.53
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.56169, -120.75683
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2019)
Projected traffic918 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl built?

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

What condition is State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 49 over N Yuba River N Side Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.