US Bridges

38N54 over Juniper Creek

GoodPosted for load

Modoc County, California · 1 MI E of Stonebreaker · Structure no. 050954000003005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

38N54 over Juniper Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38N54 over Juniper Creek in Modoc County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Carries38N54
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location1 MI E of Stonebreaker
RouteFederal Lands Road 38N54
Coordinates41.05986, -120.99776
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38N54 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38N54 over Juniper 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 38N54 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 38N54 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 38N54 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.