US Bridges

State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R3.92 · Structure no. 16 0039R

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
456 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,670 by 2042. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 70 EB
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar
Location03-YUB-070-R3.92
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.0285, -121.54588
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2019)
Projected traffic19,670 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 EB over UP RR BNSF RY Plumas-Ar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.