US Bridges

Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet

Fair

Plumas County, California · 2.9 MI SW of SH 89 · Structure no. 09C0073

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDixie Cnyn RD
CrossesRound Valley Lake Outlet
Location2.9 MI SW of SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11376, -120.96304
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic209 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet 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 Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Cnyn RD over Round Valley Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.