US Bridges

RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6

Fair

Lassen County, California · 1.7 MI E/O RD 304 · Structure no. 07C0043

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6 in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRD 305 (mapes Rd)
CrossesSusan River Overflow #6
Location1.7 MI E/O RD 304
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33739, -120.33487
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1974)
Projected traffic165 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6 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 2024.

How much traffic does RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 305 (mapes Rd) over Susan River Overflow #6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.