US Bridges

Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek

Good

Plumas County, California · 5.1 MI W SH 89 · Structure no. 09C0045

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohnsville Road
CrossesJamison Creek
Location5.1 MI W SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.75854, -120.69508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2019)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnsville Road over Jamison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.