US Bridges

Chappius Lane over Susan River

Fair

Lassen County, California · 1.5 MI N of SH 395 · Structure no. 07C0058

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chappius Lane over Susan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chappius Lane over Susan River in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesChappius Lane
CrossesSusan River
Location1.5 MI N of SH 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38548, -120.45185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1984)
Projected traffic383 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Chappius Lane over Susan River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chappius Lane over Susan River 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 Chappius Lane over Susan River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chappius Lane over Susan River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chappius Lane over Susan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.