US Bridges

Skyline Road over Susan River

Good

Lassen County, California · 0.15 Mile NE of US 395 · Structure no. 07C0098

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Road over Susan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skyline Road over Susan River in Lassen County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSkyline Road
CrossesSusan River
Location0.15 Mile NE of US 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40089, -120.62711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Skyline Road over Susan River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Road over Susan River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Skyline Road over Susan River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skyline Road over Susan River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Road over Susan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.