US Bridges

Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051458000001056

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesFender Ferry
CrossesNosoni Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 34N17
Coordinates40.91131, -122.20789
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fender Ferry over Nosoni 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fender Ferry over Nosoni Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.