US Bridges

Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.5 MI NW Marysville RD · Structure no. 16C0080

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFruitland RD
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location0.5 MI NW Marysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.28955, -121.39658
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2007)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitland RD over Little Dry 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 Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitland RD over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.