US Bridges

Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough

Fair

Lassen County, California · 0.2 MI N of US 395 · Structure no. 07C0029

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnstonville RD
CrossesSand Slough
Location0.2 MI N of US 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37698, -120.58135
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1980)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough 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 Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Johnstonville RD over Sand Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.