US Bridges

State Route 70 over Humbug Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 02-PLU-070-73.99 · Structure no. 09 0022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 70 over Humbug Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 70 over Humbug Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,265 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 70
CrossesHumbug Creek
Location02-PLU-070-73.99
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.80607, -120.50232
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2009)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible 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 Humbug Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 70 over Humbug 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 2021.

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

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 70 over Humbug Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 70 over Humbug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.