US Bridges

Armstrong Road over Willow Creek

Good

Lassen County, California · 0.25 Mi. S. of Susanv. RD · Structure no. 07C0086

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Road over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Armstrong Road over Willow Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesArmstrong Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.25 Mi. S. of Susanv. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.10793, -120.92866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstrong Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Road over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Armstrong Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Armstrong Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.