US Bridges

RD 304 over South Fork Dill Slough

Fair

Lassen County, California · 0.5 MI N/O RD 306 · Structure no. 07C0068

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 304 over South Fork Dill Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 304 over South Fork Dill Slough 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRD 304
CrossesSouth Fork Dill Slough
Location0.5 MI N/O RD 306
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.345, -120.36129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1979)
Projected traffic137 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 304 over South Fork Dill Slough built?

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

What condition is RD 304 over South Fork Dill Slough 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 304 over South Fork Dill Slough carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 304 over South Fork Dill Slough?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 304 over South Fork Dill Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.