Fender Ferry over Eye Creek
GoodPosted for loadShasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051458000001058
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fender Ferry over Eye Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fender Ferry over Eye Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fender Ferry over Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fender Ferry over Eye 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 Eye Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fender Ferry over Eye Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Fender Ferry over Eye Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.