US Bridges

Pike City RD over Oregon Creek

FairPosted for load

Yuba County, California · 1 MI E Comptonville · Structure no. 16C0033

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike City RD over Oregon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pike City RD over Oregon Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPike City RD
CrossesOregon Creek
Location1 MI E Comptonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.44553, -121.04662
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic21 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Pike City RD over Oregon Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike City RD over Oregon 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 Pike City RD over Oregon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pike City RD over Oregon Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pike City RD over Oregon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.