US Bridges

Arlington RD over Indian Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 0.1 MI E/O SR 89 · Structure no. 09C0007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington RD over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arlington RD over Indian Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesArlington RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI E/O SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.08458, -120.9174
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2019)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Arlington RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington RD over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arlington RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.