US Bridges

Road 22N94 over Fall River

Fair

Butte County, California · Fall River · Structure no. 051153000001041

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road 22N94 over Fall River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 22N94 over Fall River in Butte County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad 22N94
CrossesFall River
LocationFall River
RouteFederal Lands Road 22N94
Coordinates39.65194, -121.18336
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Road 22N94 over Fall River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Road 22N94 over Fall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road 22N94 over Fall River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road 22N94 over Fall River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road 22N94 over Fall River?

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