Fdr 39 over Cherokee Creek
FairSierra County, California · S6 T19N R9E · Structure no. 051753000001009
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 39 over Cherokee Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fdr 39 over Cherokee Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 39 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 39 over Cherokee 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 39 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 39 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 39 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.