Feather River DR over Branch Creek
FairPlumas County, California · 0.5 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 09C0048
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Feather River DR over Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Feather River DR over Branch Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Feather River DR over Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Feather River DR over Branch 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 Feather River DR over Branch Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Feather River DR over Branch Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Feather River DR over Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.