US Bridges

Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek

Fair

Plumas County, California · 0.3 MI S of Bucks Lake RD · Structure no. 09C0146

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchneider CR RD
CrossesMeadow Valley Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Bucks Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92285, -121.06838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley 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 Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Schneider CR RD over Meadow Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.