US Bridges

Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Plumas County, California · 400 Ft S of Indian CR RD · Structure no. 09C0010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckwrth-Gehn RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location400 Ft S of Indian CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.06521, -120.68521
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwrth-Gehn RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.