Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek
FairPlumas County, California · 200FT N/O Bucks Lake RD · Structure no. 09C0148
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 64 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish 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 Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gopher Hill Ldfl R over Spanish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.