US Bridges

39N50 over Ash Creek

Good

Modoc County, California · 3 MI Past Dan Ryan Place · Structure no. 050954000003006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

39N50 over Ash Creek is a concrete slab carrying 39N50 over Ash 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries39N50
CrossesAsh Creek
Location3 MI Past Dan Ryan Place
RouteFederal Lands Road 39N50
Coordinates41.12961, -120.79089
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 39N50 over Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is 39N50 over Ash 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 39N50 over Ash Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 39N50 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 39N50 over Ash Creek?

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