US Bridges

Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre

Fair

Yuba County, California · 250 Feet South of Interse · Structure no. AFCABAEY02626

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 83 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDoolittle Drive
CrossesBranch of Hutchinson Cre
Location250 Feet South of Interse
Coordinates39.11819, -121.38569
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2016)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doolittle Drive over Branch of Hutchinson Cre?

It is owned by the Air Force.