US Bridges

State Route 44 over Sacramento River

Good

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-L1.34-RDG · Structure no. 06 0206

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
759 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 44 over Sacramento River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 44 over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,901 by 2041. The structure is 759 ft (231.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 44
CrossesSacramento River
Location02-SHA-044-L1.34-RDG
RouteState Highway 44
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.58586, -122.36954
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length759 ft (231.2 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2020)
Projected traffic44,901 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 State Route 44 over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 44 over Sacramento River 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 over Sacramento River carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 44 over Sacramento River?

The structure is 759 ft (231.2 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 44 over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.