FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUND HOUSE RD

Carrying ROUND HOUSE RD over SPANISH CREEK

AT SH 70, Plumas, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUND HOUSE RD

The ROUND HOUSE RD bridge in Plumas, California carries ROUND HOUSE RD over SPANISH CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 40.2 meters (132 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How ROUND HOUSE RD compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of California bridges
170
Bridges in Plumas · 7 in Poor condition
ROUND HOUSE RD 26.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
40.2 m (132 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
09C0097

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUND HOUSE RD 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 ROUND HOUSE RD 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 ROUND HOUSE RD?

ROUND HOUSE RD in Plumas, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUND HOUSE RD inspected?

ROUND HOUSE 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUND HOUSE RD 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 ROUND HOUSE RD?

ROUND HOUSE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUND HOUSE RD?

ROUND HOUSE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROUND HOUSE RD and does age affect safety?

ROUND HOUSE RD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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