Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier
FairYuba County, California · Near Placer CO Line · Structure no. 16C0081
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 310 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier is a steel truss - thru carrying Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 109 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier 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 Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 302 ft (92.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Blackford RD over Bear R Camp Farwest Wier?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.