Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek
FairPlumas County, California · 1.7MI W Bucks Lake Dam RD · Structure no. 09C0161
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley 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 Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bucks Lake Road over Big Grizzley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.