US Bridges

State Route 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 02-PLU-147-8.98 · Structure no. 09 0079

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,525
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 147
CrossesHamilton Branch Creek
Location02-PLU-147-8.98
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates40.29117, -121.07534
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,525 (2009)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 147 over Hamilton Branch 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 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek carry?

About 1,525 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 147 over Hamilton Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.