US Bridges

Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek

FairPosted for load

Yuba County, California · At Butte County Line · Structure no. 16C0026

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLos Verjeles RD
CrossesSouth Honcut Creek
LocationAt Butte County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.36786, -121.37204
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2007)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2045
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Los Verjeles RD over South Honcut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.