US Bridges

CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1

PoorPosted for load

Lassen County, California · 2.8 MI S of CR A2 · Structure no. 07C0088

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1 in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCR417 (punkin Ctr)
CrossesMuddy Slough No 1
Location2.8 MI S of CR A2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.09189, -121.10496
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1979)
Projected traffic326 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$1.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR417 (punkin Ctr) over Muddy Slough No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.