US Bridges

Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 2 1/3 MI N of Marysville · Structure no. 16C0082

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFrenchtown RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2 1/3 MI N of Marysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.38269, -121.25837
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2011)
Projected traffic655 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frenchtown RD over 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 Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Frenchtown RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.