US Bridges

State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-13.23 · Structure no. 16 0035

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,175 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 70
CrossesW70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp
Location03-YUB-070-13.23
RouteState Highway 70
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.12636, -121.57987
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2009)
Projected traffic63,175 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over W70-BEALE Road Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.