US Bridges

State Route 44 over Hat Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 02-SHA-044-59.60 · Structure no. 06 0214

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 44 over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 44 over Hat Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 44
CrossesHat Creek
Location02-SHA-044-59.60
RouteState Highway 44
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.65076, -121.4607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2009)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 44 over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 44 over Hat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 44 over Hat Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 44 over Hat Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 44 over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.