US Bridges

Road 62 over Shoat Draw

Good

Glenn County, California · 0.8 MI W of RD D · Structure no. 11C0217

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 62 over Shoat Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 62 over Shoat Draw in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoad 62
CrossesShoat Draw
Location0.8 MI W of RD D
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.45093, -122.26439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 62 over Shoat Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Road 62 over Shoat Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 62 over Shoat Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Road 62 over Shoat Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Road 62 over Shoat Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.