US Bridges

Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv

PoorPosted for load

Plumas County, California · 0.2 MI S SH 70 · Structure no. 09C0130

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

About this bridge

Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,046 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,430 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesGulling Street
CrossesMiddle Fork Feather Riv
Location0.2 MI S SH 70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.80885, -120.46836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv built?

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

What condition is Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv carry?

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

How long is Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Gulling Street over Middle Fork Feather Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.