US Bridges

CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver Creek

Poor

Lassen County, California · 1.0 MI S of CR 404 · Structure no. 07C0082

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCR 111 (pittville)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0 MI S of CR 404
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.00765, -121.32149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic107 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 (pittville) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.