US Bridges

Road 26N04 over Last Chance Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · Last Chance Creek · Structure no. 051155000001016

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road 26N04 over Last Chance Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 26N04 over Last Chance Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 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 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 26N04
CrossesLast Chance Creek
LocationLast Chance Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 26N04
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.07484, -120.31301
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 26N04 over Last Chance Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Road 26N04 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 26N04 over Last Chance Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road 26N04 over Last Chance Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Road 26N04 over Last Chance Creek?

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