US Bridges

Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl

Fair

Plumas County, California · 2.5 MI E Bckwth-Clpine RD · Structure no. 09C0082

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesDryson Lane
CrossesMid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl
Location2.5 MI E Bckwth-Clpine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.76278, -120.33496
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dryson Lane over Mid Fk Feather Riv Ovrfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.