US Bridges

Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River

Fair

Plumas County, California · 0.1 Mile S of SR 70 · Structure no. 09C0033

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVirgilia Road
CrossesE Br N Fk Feather River
Location0.1 Mile S of SR 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.0192, -121.10515
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks40%
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 Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Virgilia Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Virgilia Road over E Br N Fk Feather River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.