Pearl Street over Downie River
GoodSierra County, California · Downieville · Structure no. 13C0003
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl Street over Downie River is a steel truss - thru carrying Pearl Street over Downie River in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 91 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearl Street over Downie River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Pearl Street over Downie 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pearl Street over Downie River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pearl Street over Downie River?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl Street over Downie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.