US Bridges

Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R9.28 · Structure no. 16 0036

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,959 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOlivehurst Ave
CrossesState Route 70
Location03-YUB-070-R9.28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10229, -121.55062
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,959 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70 built?

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

What condition is Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Olivehurst Ave over State Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.