Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek
FairYuba County, California · 1 MI E/O Virginia RD · Structure no. 16C0067
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 116 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Erle 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 Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Erle RD over South Fork Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.