US Bridges

Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek

Fair

Sierra County, California · S26 T20N R12E · Structure no. 051753000001008

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFdr 524-1-2
CrossesHaypress Creek
LocationS26 T20N R12E
RouteFederal Lands Road 524-
CountySierra County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.56713, -120.60292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 524-1-2 over Haypress Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.