US Bridges

Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.4 MI South Erle RD · Structure no. 16C0055

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesVirginia RD
CrossesSouth Fork Reeds Creek
Location0.4 MI South Erle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09424, -121.49743
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2006)
Projected traffic655 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 South Fork Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds Creek carry?

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

How long is Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia RD over South Fork Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.