US Bridges

Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · Last Chance Creek · Structure no. 051155000001006

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 28N03
CrossesLast Chance Creek
LocationLast Chance Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 28N03
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.11299, -120.48372
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Road 28N03 over Last Chance 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Road 28N03 over Last Chance Creek?

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