State Route 70 over Chipps Creek
FairPlumas County, California · 02-PLU-070-13.56 · Structure no. 09 0025
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,345
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 70 over Chipps Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 70 over Chipps Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,530 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 70 over Chipps Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 70 over Chipps 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 Chipps Creek carry?
About 1,345 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is State Route 70 over Chipps Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 70 over Chipps Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.