US Bridges

North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough

Fair

Yuba County, California · 4.8 MI E/O Linda Ave · Structure no. 16C0038

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNorth Beale RD
CrossesBeale Afb Slough
Location4.8 MI E/O Linda Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12915, -121.4552
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2013)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns North Beale RD over Beale Afb Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.