CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek
PoorLassen County, California · 3.0 MI N of CR A27 · Structure no. 07C0065
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR246 (belfast Rd) over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.