Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish Creek
FairPlumas County, California · Intersect Bucks Lake RD · Structure no. 09C0038
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Spanish Ranch RD over Spanish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.