US Bridges

State Route 44 over Deschutes Road

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-R7.00 · Structure no. 06 0190

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 44 over Deschutes Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 44 over Deschutes Road in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,188 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 44
CrossesDeschutes Road
Location02-SHA-044-R7.00
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates40.55733, -122.23876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2009)
Projected traffic21,188 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Deschutes Road built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 44 over Deschutes Road 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 Deschutes Road carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 44 over Deschutes Road?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 44 over Deschutes Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.