State Route 44 over Bear Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-R14.45 · Structure no. 06 0080
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,975
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 44 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 44 over Bear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,756 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 44 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 44 over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 44 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,975 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 44 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 44 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.