US Bridges

State Route 44 WB over Continental Street

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-L0.40L-RDG · Structure no. 06 0135L

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 44 WB over Continental Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 44 WB over Continental Street in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,977 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 44 WB
CrossesContinental Street
Location02-SHA-044-L0.40L-RDG
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates40.58673, -122.38642
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2009)
Projected traffic21,977 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 44 WB over Continental Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 44 WB over Continental Street 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 44 WB over Continental Street carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 44 WB over Continental Street?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 44 WB over Continental Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.