Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek
PoorYuba County, California · 2.7 MI N of Marysville RD · Structure no. 16C0072
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.