US Bridges

Waldo RD over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Yuba County, California · 1.9 MI S Chuck Yeager RD · Structure no. 16C0006

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo RD over Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Waldo RD over Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 124 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2046. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldo RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 MI S Chuck Yeager RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.11146, -121.30817
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2011)
Projected traffic406 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldo RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Waldo RD over Dry Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Waldo RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waldo RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Waldo RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.