US Bridges

Beckwrth-Genessee over Red Clover Creek

Fair

Plumas County, California · 3 MI S of Big Indian Crrd · Structure no. 09C0011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckwrth-Genessee over Red Clover Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckwrth-Genessee over Red Clover Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesBeckwrth-Genessee
CrossesRed Clover Creek
Location3 MI S of Big Indian Crrd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.04142, -120.65121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks—
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-Genessee over Red Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckwrth-Genessee over Red Clover 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-Genessee over Red Clover Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beckwrth-Genessee over Red Clover Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwrth-Genessee over Red Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.