US Bridges

State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-065-R7.42 · Structure no. 16 0045R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek 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 8,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,909 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 65 NB
CrossesHutchinson Creek
Location03-YUB-065-R7.42
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates39.0704, -121.52103
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2009)
Projected traffic17,909 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 NB over Hutchinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.