US Bridges

Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek

Fair

Lassen County, California · 2.0 MI N of US HWY 395 · Structure no. 07C0019

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesGarnier RD
CrossesLong Valley Creek
Location2.0 MI N of US HWY 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.1194, -120.17119
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1980)
Projected traffic655 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garnier RD over Long Valley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Garnier RD over Long Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.