US Bridges

State Route 89 over BNSF RY

Good

Plumas County, California · 02-PLU-089-19.90 · Structure no. 09 0039

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over BNSF RY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 89 over BNSF RY in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,795 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 89
CrossesBNSF RY
Location02-PLU-089-19.90
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.13833, -120.93984
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2009)
Projected traffic4,795 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 89 over BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 89 over BNSF RY 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 89 over BNSF RY carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 89 over BNSF RY?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over BNSF RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.