US Bridges

Arlington RD over Indian Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Bckw-Grnv RD · Structure no. 09C0009

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington RD over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArlington RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI W/O Bckw-Grnv RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.07478, -120.83176
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic734 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arlington RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.