US Bridges

Mathews Lane over Jack Slough

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.7 MI N Woodruff Lane · Structure no. 16C0074

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mathews Lane over Jack Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mathews Lane over Jack Slough in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMathews Lane
CrossesJack Slough
Location0.7 MI N Woodruff Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.22368, -121.54044
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2007)
Projected traffic2,493 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mathews Lane over Jack Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mathews Lane over Jack Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mathews Lane over Jack Slough carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mathews Lane over Jack Slough?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mathews Lane over Jack Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.