US Bridges

Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek

Fair

Plumas County, California · 8.0 MI SE Indian Creek RD · Structure no. 09C0136

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesBeckworth Genesee
CrossesRed Clover Creek
Location8.0 MI SE Indian Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.02286, -120.58882
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover 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 Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beckworth Genesee over Red Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.