US Bridges

Ash CR RD over Sacramento River

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.2 MI E Balls Ferry RD · Structure no. 06C0019

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
493 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash CR RD over Sacramento River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash CR RD over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 by 2045. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAsh CR RD
CrossesSacramento River
Location1.2 MI E Balls Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.4173, -122.19496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2013)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash CR RD over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash CR RD over Sacramento River 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 Ash CR RD over Sacramento River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ash CR RD over Sacramento River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ash CR RD over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.