US Bridges

Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY

Fair

Plumas County, California · 0.35 MI S SH 70 · Structure no. 09C0100

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,046
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 10,046 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,430 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesGulling Street
CrossesUP RR & BNSF RY
Location0.35 MI S SH 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.8079, -120.46768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,046 (2017)
Projected traffic9,430 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY 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 Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY carry?

About 10,046 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gulling Street over UP RR & BNSF RY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.