US Bridges

State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 02-PLU-070-0.67 · Structure no. 09 0007

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,345
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesGrizzly Creek
Location02-PLU-070-0.67
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.86838, -121.37387
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2009)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over Grizzly 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Grizzly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.