State Route 273 over Spring Gulch
GoodShasta County, California · 02-SHA-273-7.10 · Structure no. 06 0006
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 273 over Spring Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 273 over Spring Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 111 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,083 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 97 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 273 over Spring Gulch built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is State Route 273 over Spring Gulch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 273 over Spring Gulch carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 273 over Spring Gulch?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 273 over Spring Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.