US Bridges

Campground RD over Jamison Creek

Fair

Plumas County, California · Plumas-Eureka State Park · Structure no. 09P0001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Campground RD over Jamison Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campground RD over Jamison Creek in Plumas County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCampground RD
CrossesJamison Creek
LocationPlumas-Eureka State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.74182, -120.70565
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic524 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Campground RD over Jamison Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground RD over Jamison 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 Campground RD over Jamison Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Campground RD over Jamison Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Campground RD over Jamison Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.