Dersch Road over Cow Creek
FairShasta County, California · 0.7 MI E Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0018
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,158
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dersch Road over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dersch Road over Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dersch Road over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dersch Road over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dersch Road over Cow Creek carry?
About 2,158 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dersch Road over Cow Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dersch Road over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.