US Bridges

J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek

Good

Yuba County, California · 0.5 Miles North of S. Bea · Structure no. AFCABAEY00221

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2037. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJ St. (s Beale Rd)
CrossesHutchinson Creek
Location0.5 Miles North of S. Bea
Coordinates39.0883, -121.42144
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2017)
Projected traffic900 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns J St. (s Beale Rd) over Hutchinson Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.