US Bridges

Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek

Good

Yuba County, California · 1.1 MI S of Erle RD · Structure no. 16C0053

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesVirginia RD
CrossesHutchinson Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Erle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.0855, -121.49027
Functional classRural 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2006)
Projected traffic642 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia RD over Hutchinson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia RD over Hutchinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.