Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River
FairSierra County, California · 0.7 MI East of SR 49 · Structure no. 13C0046
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River in Sierra 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wild Plum Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wild Plum Road over North Fork Yuba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.