U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek
FairLassen County, California · 02-LAS-395-R24.69 · Structure no. 07 0053
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,524 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Willow Ranch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.