US Bridges

Churn Creek Road over State Route 44

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-R0.38-RDG · Structure no. 06 0191

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churn Creek Road over State Route 44 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Churn Creek Road over State Route 44 in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,515 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChurn Creek Road
CrossesState Route 44
Location02-SHA-044-R0.38-RDG
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58511, -122.35311
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 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (1998)
Projected traffic21,515 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Churn Creek Road over State Route 44 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churn Creek Road over State Route 44 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 Churn Creek Road over State Route 44 carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Churn Creek Road over State Route 44?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Churn Creek Road over State Route 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.