US Bridges

Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River

Fair

Sierra County, California · South of SR 49 · Structure no. 13C0006

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River is a steel truss - thru carrying Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNevada Street
CrossesNorth Fork Yuba River
LocationSouth of SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55945, -120.82939
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2006)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevada Street over North Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada Street over North Fork Yuba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.