US Bridges

C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek

Fair

Lassen County, California · 1.8 MI NE of SH 395 · Structure no. 07C0036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 301
CrossesBaxter Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of SH 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLassen County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.30444, -120.47827
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1980)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 301 over Baxter 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 C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m).

Who owns C.R. 301 over Baxter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.