US Bridges

Richmond Road over Susan River

Fair

Lassen County, California · Just N. of Riverside Dr. · Structure no. 07C0017

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Road over Susan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richmond Road over Susan River in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,642 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichmond Road
CrossesSusan River
LocationJust N. of Riverside Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4154, -120.65947
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (1999)
Projected traffic3,642 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Road over Susan River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Richmond Road over Susan River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Road over Susan River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Road over Susan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.