US Bridges

Jasper LN over Best Slough

Good

Yuba County, California · 3.1 MI N/O Spenceville RD · Structure no. 16C0071

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper LN over Best Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jasper LN over Best Slough in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesJasper LN
CrossesBest Slough
Location3.1 MI N/O Spenceville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.06058, -121.42363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2013)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper LN over Best Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper LN over Best Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper LN over Best Slough carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jasper LN over Best Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper LN over Best Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.