US Bridges

County Road 45 over Pine Creek

Good

Modoc County, California · 0.2 MI S of Stateline RD · Structure no. 03C0130

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 45 over Pine Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 45 over Pine Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 45
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Stateline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyModoc County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.98972, -120.29417
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic31 by 2045
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 45 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 45 over Pine Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 45 over Pine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 45 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 45 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.