Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek
PoorSierra County, California · West of Gold Lakes Road · Structure no. 13C0029
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek in Sierra County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Packer Lake Road over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.