US Bridges

RD 305 over Susan River Overflow #8

Fair

Lassen County, California · 1.6 MI South of US 395 · Structure no. 07C0046

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 305 over Susan River Overflow #8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 305 over Susan River Overflow #8 in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRD 305
CrossesSusan River Overflow #8
Location1.6 MI South of US 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35536, -120.32383
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 over Susan River Overflow #8 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 305 over Susan River Overflow #8 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 over Susan River Overflow #8 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RD 305 over Susan River Overflow #8?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 305 over Susan River Overflow #8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.