APM: 47
Location: SR 49 and SR 89, Sierra Cty
Reassurance shield after the SR 89 split.
APM: 41
Location: SR 89 and Yuba Pass Rd, Sierra Cty
Just six miles later we’ll crest Yuba Pass.
APM: 40
Location: SR 49 and NF-9, Sierra Cty
Reassurance shield about a mile later.
APM: 38
Location: SR 49 and Shaffers Rd, Sierra Cty
Another peeling reassurance shield a mile later.
APM: 34
Location: SR 49 and Gold Lake Hwy, Sierra Cty
A few miles later we’re reassured as we enter Bassetts.
APM: 33
Location: SR 49 and Old Gold Lake Rd, Sierra Cty
Reassurance shield as we head out of Bassetts.
APM: 32
Location: SR 49 and Salmon Creek Rd, Sierra Cty
This highway is very well signed given that it’s the only highway in the area.
APM: 30
Location: SR 49 and Forty-Niner Dr, Sierra City, Sierra Cty
Hey, now I get why SR 49 is numbered 49.
APM: 29
Location: SR 49 and Wild Plum Rd, Sierra City, Sierra Cty
Reassurance shield as we pass through Sierra City.
APM: 21
Location: SR 49 and NF-93, Sierra Cty
Reassurance shield a few miles later.
APM: 18
Location: SR 49 and Jim Crow Canyon Creek Rd, Sierra Cty
Another reassurance shield a few miles after the last one.
APM: 16
Location: Main St and Pearl St, Downieville, Sierra Cty
A few miles later, we’ll enter Downieville. In downtown Downieville we’ll cross a one lane bridge.
APM: 16
Location: Main St and Pearl St, Downieville
The bridge over the Downie River.
APM: 16
Location: Main St and White Way, Downieville, Sierra Cty
Turn left at the end of the bridge.
APM: 16
Location: Main St and Sunnyside Dr, Downieville, Sierra Cty
No reassurance shield after the turn as the road loses its centerline.
APM: 15
Location: SR 49 and Saddleback Rd, Sierra Cty
Reassurance shield as we head out of Downieville and the centerline resumes.
APM: YUB/5
Location: SR 49 and Camptonville Rd, Yuba Cty
Then there is no signage for a whole bunch of miles until we enter Yuba County.
APM: 3
Location: SR 49 and Marysville Rd, Yuba Cty
Turn right for CR E20 to Marysville.
APM: NEV/30
Location: SR 49 and Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan, Nevada Cty
A few miles later we’ll cross into Nevada County and enter North San Juan.
APM: 27
Location: SR 49 and Pleasant Valley Rd, Nevada Cty
Reassurance shield a few miles later.
APM: 16
Location: SR 49 and Broad St, Nevada City
Several miles later we’ll enter Nevada City.
APM: 14
Location: SR 49 and Coyote St, Nevada City
Turn right at the stop sign as we approach SR 20. At the intersection where the camera was held when this photo was taken an SR 49 Business route once split off to head through Nevada City and Grass Valley. I drove it but saw no evidence it actually still exists, so it is not listed on this website. Turn right ahead for SR 20 west and 49 south to Nevada City. Follow 20 east to Truckee.
