US Bridges

State Route 70 over Honcut Creek

Good

Yuba County, California · 03-YUB-070-25.70 · Structure no. 16 0058L

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,365 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Honcut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 70 over Honcut Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2044. The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesHoncut Creek
Location03-YUB-070-25.70
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.30597, -121.59551
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,365 ft (416.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2019)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 70 over Honcut Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over Honcut 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 70 over Honcut Creek carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Honcut Creek?

The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Honcut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.