US Bridges

Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.3 MI SW of Waldo Road · Structure no. 16C0106

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChuck Yeager Road
CrossesVineyard Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of Waldo Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.13266, -121.31456
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic714 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chuck Yeager Road over Vineyard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.