US Bridges

Linda Ave over Drainage Canal

Fair

Yuba County, California · .1 MI N/O N Beale RD · Structure no. 16C0063

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linda Ave over Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Linda Ave over Drainage Canal in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,744 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinda Ave
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location.1 MI N/O N Beale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.12858, -121.54221
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2008)
Projected traffic2,744 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Linda Ave over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linda Ave over Drainage Canal 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 Linda Ave over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linda Ave over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Linda Ave over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.