US Bridges

Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk.

Fair

Shasta County, California · Mccloud Bridge Cg · Structure no. 051458000001057

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk. is a concrete tee beam carrying Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk. in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFender Ferry
CrossesMccloud River/Shasta Lk.
LocationMccloud Bridge Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 34N17
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.94019, -122.24523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Mccloud River/Shasta Lk. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk.?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fender Ferry over Mccloud River/Shasta Lk.?

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