US Bridges

Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70

Fair

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-R3.48 · Structure no. 16 0050

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70 in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPlumas Lake Blvd
CrossesState Route 70
Location03-YUB-070-R3.48
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.02202, -121.5472
Functional classRural 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
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2008)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plumas Lake Blvd 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 Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Plumas Lake Blvd over State Route 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.