State Route 273 over Olney Creek
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-273-12.58-RDG · Structure no. 06 0009
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 273 over Olney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 273 over Olney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,993 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 273 over Olney Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is State Route 273 over Olney Creek 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 State Route 273 over Olney Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 273 over Olney Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 273 over Olney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.