US Bridges

Erle Road over State Route 70

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R10.16 · Structure no. 16 0049

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erle Road over State Route 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erle Road over State Route 70 in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,361 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesErle Road
CrossesState Route 70
Location03-YUB-070-R10.16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11321, -121.55956
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,361 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Erle Road over State Route 70 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Erle Road over State Route 70?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Erle Road over State Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.