US Bridges

Forty Mile Road over State Route 65

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-065-R6.88 · Structure no. 16 0044

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forty Mile Road over State Route 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forty Mile Road over State Route 65 in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForty Mile Road
CrossesState Route 65
Location03-YUB-065-R6.88
RouteCounty Highway 0F066
Coordinates39.06463, -121.51419
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2010)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Forty Mile Road over State Route 65 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forty Mile Road over State Route 65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Forty Mile Road over State Route 65 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forty Mile Road over State Route 65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Forty Mile Road over State Route 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.