US Bridges

CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River

Fair

Modoc County, California · 0.3 MI South of SH 299 · Structure no. 03C0016

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 54/CENTERVILLE
CrossesNorth Branch Pit River
Location0.3 MI South of SH 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyModoc County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.43838, -120.87092
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2012)
Projected traffic262 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River 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 CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 54/CENTERVILLE over North Branch Pit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.