US Bridges

Cassel Road over Rising River

Good

Shasta County, California · 2 Mi. NE of Route 89 · Structure no. 06C0026

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cassel Road over Rising River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cassel Road over Rising River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCassel Road
CrossesRising River
Location2 Mi. NE of Route 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.89911, -121.54731
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic535 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cassel Road over Rising River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cassel Road over Rising 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cassel Road over Rising River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cassel Road over Rising River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cassel Road over Rising River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.