US Bridges

RD 315 over Susan River

Fair

Lassen County, California · 0.6 MI S of CR 215 · Structure no. 07C0006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 315 over Susan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 315 over Susan River in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 315
CrossesSusan River
Location0.6 MI S of CR 215
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37874, -120.39928
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1986)
Projected traffic194 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 315 over Susan River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 315 over Susan 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD 315 over Susan River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 315 over Susan River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RD 315 over Susan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.