US Bridges

State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-16.01 · Structure no. 16 0055

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,061 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,318 by 2044. The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesSimmerly Slough
Location03-YUB-070-16.01
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.16711, -121.59028
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,061 ft (323.4 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2009)
Projected traffic20,318 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 70 over Simmerly Slough built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough?

The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Simmerly Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.