US Bridges

State Route 70 WB over Algodon Road

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R3.75 · Structure no. 16 0040L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 WB over Algodon Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 70 WB over Algodon Road in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,818 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 70 WB
CrossesAlgodon Road
Location03-YUB-070-R3.75
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.0262, -121.54727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic17,818 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 WB over Algodon Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 WB over Algodon Road 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 WB over Algodon Road carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 WB over Algodon Road?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 WB over Algodon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.