East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek
FairShasta County, California · 4.3 MI N of Whitmore RD · Structure no. 06C0003
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Fern Road over Old Cow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns East Fern Road over Old Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.