US Bridges

State Route 65 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-065-R7.61 · Structure no. 16 0046L

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 over Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 65 over Reeds 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,680 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesReeds Creek
Location03-YUB-065-R7.61
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates39.07242, -121.52363
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic24,680 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 over Reeds Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 65 over Reeds Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 65 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.