US Bridges

North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre

Fair

Yuba County, California · 1.3 Miles North of Inter · Structure no. AFCABAEY02629

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre is a concrete slab carrying North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNorth Earl Road
CrossesBranch of Hutchinson Cre
Location1.3 Miles North of Inter
Coordinates39.14083, -121.39558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Earl Road 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 North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns North Earl Road over Branch of Hutchinson Cre?

It is owned by the Air Force.