US Bridges

State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-020-R18.50 · Structure no. 16 0054

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
802 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,735 by 2043. The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 20
CrossesTimbuctoo Creek
Location03-YUB-020-R18.50
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates39.21625, -121.3265
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length802 ft (244.5 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2019)
Projected traffic9,735 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 20 over Timbuctoo 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek?

The structure is 802 ft (244.5 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 20 over Timbuctoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.