Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek
PoorPosted for loadYuba County, California · 3.5 Miles South of Doolit · Structure no. AFCABAEY00625
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Doolittle Drive over Hutchinson Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.