US Bridges

CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek

Fair

Lassen County, California · 3 MI W of Spooner Road · Structure no. 07C0093

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek in Lassen County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesCR527 (ash Valley)
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location3 MI W of Spooner Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.09734, -120.74922
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1997)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR527 (ash Valley) over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.