US Bridges

Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-005-R55.59 · Structure no. 06 0195Y

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShotgun Road
CrossesShotgun Creek
Location02-SHA-005-R55.59
RouteInterstate 5
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.05354, -122.38283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1998)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shotgun Road over Shotgun 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shotgun Road over Shotgun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.