US Bridges

Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.1 MI East of S.R. 70 · Structure no. 16C0061

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,627 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesErle Road
CrossesUP RR & AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI East of S.R. 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.11318, -121.55776
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2007)
Projected traffic4,627 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK 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 Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Erle Road over UP RR & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.