State Route 273 over Canyon Creek
FairShasta County, California · 02-SHA-273-14.31-RDG · Structure no. 06 0012
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 273 over Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 273 over Canyon Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 83 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 5 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 93 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 273 over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is State Route 273 over Canyon 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 Canyon Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 273 over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 273 over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.