Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek
GoodShasta County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051459000001084
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whalen over North Fork Castle 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 Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Whalen over North Fork Castle Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.