US Bridges

State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-020-R17.73 · Structure no. 16 0011

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,783 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,783 ft (543.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesYuba River Timbuctoo Pl
Location03-YUB-020-R17.73
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.22191, -121.33816
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,783 ft (543.5 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl?

The structure is 1,783 ft (543.5 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Yuba River Timbuctoo Pl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.