US Bridges

State Route 89 over Lake Almanor Spillway

Good

Plumas County, California · 02-PLU-089-29.97 · Structure no. 09 0080

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 89 over Lake Almanor Spillway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 89 over Lake Almanor Spillway 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 89
CrossesLake Almanor Spillway
Location02-PLU-089-29.97
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates40.17258, -121.08778
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length467 ft (142.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2009)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lake Almanor Spillway built?

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

What condition is State Route 89 over Lake Almanor Spillway 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 Lake Almanor Spillway carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 89 over Lake Almanor Spillway?

The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 89 over Lake Almanor Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.