US Bridges

Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake

Good

Yuba County, California · Between C & D Streets · Structure no. 16C0034

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,168 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourteenth ST
CrossesEllis Lake
LocationBetween C & D Streets
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.15038, -121.58963
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2017)
Projected traffic26,168 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Fourteenth ST over Ellis Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.