US Bridges

Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow

Good

Yuba County, California · .6 MI Nw/O Ostrom RD · Structure no. 16C0059

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 100 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRancho RD
CrossesReeds Creek Overflow
Location.6 MI Nw/O Ostrom RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.07518, -121.52097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2013)
Projected traffic777 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rancho RD over Reeds Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.