ROAD 22N43Y
Carrying ROAD 22N43Y over LOWER HOPKINS CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Plumas, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 22N43Y
The ROAD 22N43Y bridge in Plumas, California carries ROAD 22N43Y over LOWER HOPKINS CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROAD 22N43Y compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 051153000001067
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 22N43Y is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ROAD 22N43Y against other structures in Plumas and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROAD 22N43Y?
ROAD 22N43Y in Plumas, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROAD 22N43Y inspected?
ROAD 22N43Y's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 22N43Y is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROAD 22N43Y?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ROAD 22N43Y.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 22N43Y?
ROAD 22N43Y is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is ROAD 22N43Y and does age affect safety?
ROAD 22N43Y was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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