US Bridges

Mcgowan Road over State Route 70

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R7.34 · Structure no. 16 0041

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgowan Road over State Route 70 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcgowan Road over State Route 70 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,959 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMcgowan Road
CrossesState Route 70
Location03-YUB-070-R7.34
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.07728, -121.54163
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2009)
Projected traffic8,959 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Mcgowan Road over State Route 70 built?

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

What condition is Mcgowan Road over State Route 70 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 Mcgowan Road over State Route 70 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcgowan Road over State Route 70?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgowan Road over State Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.