State Route 273 over Clear Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 02-SHA-273-11.23 · Structure no. 06 0203
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 470 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 273 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 273 over Clear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,012 by 2045. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 273 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 273 over Clear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 273 over Clear Creek carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Route 273 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 273 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.