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Sierra County Municipal Code Ch. 11.05 Bridge Use
Sierra County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Sierra County
Cite as: Sierra County Municipal Code Chapter 11.05 · Text as of 2026-10-05
11.05.100 No jumping off or obstruction of county bridges.¶
It is unlawful to jump from, fish from, or otherwise loiter or obstruct or impede vehicular and/or pedestrian passage on any bridge within Sierra County, including the following:
| Bridge No. | Structure Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13C0003 | Downie River | Downieville |
| 13C0006 | North Fork Yuba River | South of State Route 49 |
| 13C0007 | North Fork Yuba River | 0.1 mi. S of State Route 49 |
| 13C0017 | Rock Creek | 0.5 mi. W Jct Cncl Hill Rd |
| 13C0019 | Rock Creek | 10.6 mi. N/ |
| 13C0021 | Fiddle Creek | 0.15 mi. N of State Route 49 |
| 13C0022 | Goodyear Creek | 0.6 mi. N of State Route 49 |
| 13C0027 | North Fork Yuba River | 0.1 mi. from State Route 49 |
| 13C0029 | Salmon Creek | 1.5 mi. N of State Route 49 |
| 13C0031 | North Fork Oregon Creek | 9.9 mi. S of State Route 49 |
| 13C0032 | South Fork Oregon Creek | 9.94 mi. S of State Route 49 |
| 13C0034 | Howard Creek | Just off State Route 49 |
| 13C0035 | South Branch Carman Creek | North of Calpine area |
| 13C0036 | Middle Branch Carman Creek | 5.9 mi. N of State Route 49 |
| 13C0037 | Goodyears Creek | 0.2 mi. N of State Route 49 |
| 13C0038 | North Branch Carman Creek | 6.1 mi. N of State Route 89 and 49 |
| 13C0039 | East Branch Smithneck Creek | 1/4 mi. S of State Route 49 |
| 13C0040 | San Juan Creek | 0.8 mi. from State Route 49 |
| 13C0042 | Lemon Creek | 1.4 mi. E of State Route 49 near Sierraville |
| 13C0043 | Rock Creek | 0.5 mi. S of State Route 49 |
| 13C0044 | Reese Ravine | 0.4 mi. from State Route 49 |
| 13C0045 | Lavezzola Creek | 3.6 mi. N of State Route 49 |
| 13C0046 | North Fork Yuba River | 0.7 mi. E of State Route 49 |
| 13C0048 | Woodruff Creek | 0.5 mi. S of State Route 49 |
| 13C0049 | Little Truckee River | 3 mi. E of Webber Lake |
| 13C0050 | Rock Creek | Port Wine Ridge Rd 1 mi. E of Sierra/ |
| 13C0051 | Kanaka Creek | 1.6 mi. S of Alleghany |
| 13C0052 | Cedar Grove Ravine | 0.3 mi. S of intersect. St. Louis Rd |
| 13C0053 | Salmon Creek | 0.05 mi. E of Gold Lake Rd |
| 13C0054 | Cherokee Creek | 1.1 mi. N of intersect. CR S490 |
| 13C0055 | Downie River | In Downieville |
| 13C0056 | Little Truckee River | 1/4 mi. S of Jackson Meadow Rd |
(Ord. 838, eff. 4/2/96)
11.05.110 Chapter applies to bridges on state highways.¶
Pursuant to California Cal. Veh. Code § 21109, SCC 11.06.100 shall be effective on all state highway bridges in the county, which bridges include the following:
| Structure Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Indian Valley | State Route 49 at Indian Valley |
| Fiddle Creek | On State Route 49 |
| Goodyears Bar | State Route 49 in Goodyears Bar |
| Commercial Street | In Downieville at MP 1675 |
| Salmon Creek | State Route 49 |
| Little Truckee River | State Route 89 W of Truckee |
| Smithneck Creek | State Route 49 in Loyalton |
| Sierraville Creek (aka Coldstream Creek) | State Route 49 in Sierraville |
| Perry Creek (aka Coldstream Creek) | State Route 89 E of Sierraville |
(Ord. 838, eff. 4/2/96)
11.05.120 Violation an infraction.¶
Violation of this chapter shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.00. (Ord. 838, eff. 4/2/96)
11.05.130 Emergency closure of Little Truckee River Bridge at Henness Pass.¶
The use of Little Truckee River Bridge, County Bridge Number 13C0049, located three miles east of Webber Lake on Henness Pass Road is prohibited. (Ord. 911, eff. 9/15/00. Formerly 11.05.140)
11.05.140 Emergency weight limit on Cedar Grove Ravine Bridge.¶
The use of Cedar Grove Ravine Bridge, County Bridge Number 13C0052 by any vehicle is restricted to three tons. (Ord. 916, eff. 11/7/00. Formerly 11.05.150)
11.05.150 Emergency weight limit on Pearl Street Bridge 13C0003.¶
Repealed by Ord. 1118. (Ord. 1114, eff. 9/6/22)
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