US Bridges

Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek

Fair

Plumas County, California · 1.1 MI Se/O SH 89 · Structure no. 09C0141

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGold Lake for HWY
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location1.1 MI Se/O SH 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlumas County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.74474, -120.61789
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic419 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gold Lake for HWY over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.