US Bridges

Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1

Good

Yuba County, California · 1.2 MI NE of Route 20 · Structure no. 16C0105

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1 in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTimbuctoo Lane
CrossesDeep Ravine No. 1
Location1.2 MI NE of Route 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.21747, -121.3202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic111 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Timbuctoo Lane over Deep Ravine No. 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.