US Bridges

Erle RD over North Fork Reeds Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · .8 MI Nw/O Virginia RD · Structure no. 16C0066

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erle RD over North Fork Reeds Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erle RD over North Fork Reeds Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesErle RD
CrossesNorth Fork Reeds Creek
Location.8 MI Nw/O Virginia RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10971, -121.50716
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 RD over North Fork Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Erle RD over North 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 Erle RD over North Fork Reeds Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Erle RD over North Fork Reeds Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Erle RD over North Fork Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.