Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2
PoorPosted for loadYuba County, California · 0.1 MI N/W of SR 20 · Structure no. 16C0011
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2 is a steel truss - thru carrying Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2 in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2 built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.
What condition is Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Timbuctoo Road over Deep Ravine No 2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.