FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR A21 / MOONEY RD

Carrying CR A21 / MOONEY RD over ROBBERS CREEK

0.5 MI SW OF SR 36, Lassen, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR A21 / MOONEY RD

The CR A21 / MOONEY RD bridge in Lassen, California carries CR A21 / MOONEY RD over ROBBERS CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR A21 / MOONEY RD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of California bridges
108
Bridges in Lassen · 9 in Poor condition
CR A21 / MOONEY RD 23.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.1
Serviceability /30
21.4
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
07C0091

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CR A21 / MOONEY RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR A21 / MOONEY RD against other structures in Lassen 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 CR A21 / MOONEY RD?

CR A21 / MOONEY RD in Lassen, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR A21 / MOONEY RD inspected?

CR A21 / MOONEY RD'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 1,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR A21 / MOONEY RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR A21 / MOONEY RD?

CR A21 / MOONEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR A21 / MOONEY RD?

CR A21 / MOONEY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR A21 / MOONEY RD and does age affect safety?

CR A21 / MOONEY RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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