US Bridges

State Route 139 over UP RR

Fair

Modoc County, California · 02-MOD-139-30.63 · Structure no. 03 0033

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 139 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 139 over UP RR in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 139
CrossesUP RR
Location02-MOD-139-30.63
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates41.70556, -121.28111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 139 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 139 over UP RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 139 over UP RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 139 over UP RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 139 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.