US Bridges

Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River

Fair

Plumas County, California · At SH 70 · Structure no. 09C0006

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPaxton RD
CrossesE Br N Fk Feather River
LocationAt SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.03829, -120.99376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Paxton RD over E Br N Fk Feather River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.