Road 22N22 over Lava Creek
FairPlumas County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051153000001062
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road 22N22 over Lava Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 22N22 over Lava Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 22N22 over Lava Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Road 22N22 over Lava Creek 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 Road 22N22 over Lava Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road 22N22 over Lava Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road 22N22 over Lava Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.