ROAD 28N03
Carrying ROAD 28N03 over LAST CHANCE CREEK
LAST CHANCE CREEK, Plumas, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 28N03
The ROAD 28N03 bridge in Plumas, California carries ROAD 28N03 over LAST CHANCE CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROAD 28N03 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
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 38.4 m (126 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 051155000001006
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 28N03 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 28N03 against other structures in Plumas and across California. California bridges
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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 28N03?
ROAD 28N03 in Plumas, California, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROAD 28N03 inspected?
ROAD 28N03'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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 28N03 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROAD 28N03?
ROAD 28N03 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 28N03?
ROAD 28N03 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is ROAD 28N03 and does age affect safety?
ROAD 28N03 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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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