US Bridges

Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River

Fair

Plumas County, California · 5.6 MI S of SH 89 · Structure no. 09C0043

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSeneca Road
CrossesNorth Fork Feather River
Location5.6 MI S of SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11672, -121.084
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Road over North Fork 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 Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Road over North Fork Feather River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.