State Route 70 over Spanish Creek
FairPlumas County, California · 02-PLU-070-42.45 · Structure no. 09 0018
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 70 over Spanish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 70 over Spanish Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 70 over Spanish Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 70 over Spanish 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 70 over Spanish Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 70 over Spanish Creek?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 70 over Spanish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.