US Bridges

Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek

Fair

Yuba County, California · 0.6 Miles North of Inters · Structure no. AFCABAEY05807

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek in Yuba County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2036. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCamp Beale Highway
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.6 Miles North of Inters
Coordinates39.10975, -121.33497
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Beale Highway over Dry 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 Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Beale Highway over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.