US Bridges

CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek

Fair

Lassen County, California · 2.0 MI NE of Route 395 · Structure no. 07C0092

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR312-BLICKENSTAFF
CrossesDeep Cut (baxter) Creek
Location2.0 MI NE of Route 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLassen County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.28522, -120.44977
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2003)
Projected traffic179 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR312-BLICKENSTAFF over Deep Cut (baxter) Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.