US Bridges

Park Riverside DR over Susan River

Good

Lassen County, California · 0.6 MI E Alexander DR · Structure no. 07C0032

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Riverside DR over Susan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Riverside DR over Susan River in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Riverside DR
CrossesSusan River
Location0.6 MI E Alexander DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41125, -120.64444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2015)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Riverside DR over Susan River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Riverside DR over Susan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Park Riverside DR over Susan River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Riverside DR over Susan River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Park Riverside DR over Susan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.