Falls Avenue over Sacramento River
GoodShasta County, California · East of I-5 near Swetbrir · Structure no. 06C0028
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls Avenue over Sacramento River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falls Avenue over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Falls Avenue over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falls Avenue over Sacramento 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Falls Avenue over Sacramento River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Falls Avenue over Sacramento River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Avenue over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.