US Bridges

State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R6.04 · Structure no. 16 0043

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal 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 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,005 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesClark Diversion Canal
Location03-YUB-070-R6.04
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.0587, -121.54388
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2009)
Projected traffic35,005 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal built?

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

What condition is State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal 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 State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 70 over Clark Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.