US Bridges

Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.9 MI NW of SH 49 · Structure no. 16C0070

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWeeds Points RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.9 MI NW of SH 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46499, -121.05194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic109 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Weeds Points RD over Willow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Weeds Points RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.