Fender Ferry over Potem Creek
GoodShasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051458000001052
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fender Ferry over Potem Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fender Ferry over Potem Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fender Ferry over Potem Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fender Ferry over Potem Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Fender Ferry over Potem Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fender Ferry over Potem Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fender Ferry over Potem Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.