US Bridges

Yuba River Road over Yuba River

Fair

Elmore County, Idaho · 2 MI SW Atlanta Idaho · Structure no. 040203000001049

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Yuba River Road over Yuba River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yuba River Road over Yuba River in Elmore County, Idaho. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesYuba River Road
CrossesYuba River
Location2 MI SW Atlanta Idaho
RouteFederal Lands Road 289
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.78253, -115.15261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1992)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yuba River Road over Yuba River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yuba River Road over Yuba River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yuba River Road over Yuba River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Yuba River Road over Yuba River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Yuba River Road over Yuba River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.