US Bridges

North Earl Road over Hutchinson Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.7 Miles North of Inters · Structure no. AFCABAEY02630

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

North Earl Road over Hutchinson Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Earl Road over Hutchinson Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Earl Road
CrossesHutchinson Creek
Location0.7 Miles North of Inters
CountyYuba County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.13221, -121.39564
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hutchinson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Earl Road over Hutchinson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Earl Road over Hutchinson Creek carry?

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

How long is North Earl Road over Hutchinson Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns North Earl Road over Hutchinson Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.