PENN VALLEY DRIVE
Carrying PENN VALLEY DRIVE over CLEAR CREEK
0.65 MI SOUTH OF ROUTE 20, Nevada, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PENN VALLEY DRIVE
The PENN VALLEY DRIVE bridge in Nevada, California carries PENN VALLEY DRIVE over CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,673 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PENN VALLEY DRIVE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 1957
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,673 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 17C0069
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
PENN VALLEY DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PENN VALLEY DRIVE against other structures in Nevada and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PENN VALLEY DRIVE?
PENN VALLEY DRIVE in Nevada, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PENN VALLEY DRIVE inspected?
PENN VALLEY DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,673 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENN VALLEY DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PENN VALLEY DRIVE?
PENN VALLEY DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PENN VALLEY DRIVE?
PENN VALLEY DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PENN VALLEY DRIVE and does age affect safety?
PENN VALLEY DRIVE was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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