US Bridges

Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek

Good

Yuba County, California · 1.0 MI South of Dairy RD · Structure no. 16C0019

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,348 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesForty Mile RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0 MI South of Dairy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.99584, -121.4911
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2013)
Projected traffic3,348 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forty Mile RD over Dry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forty Mile RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.