US Bridges

Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI SE I-5 · Structure no. 06C0030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSoda Creek RD
CrossesSacramento River
Location0.2 MI SE I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.16069, -122.29399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soda Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Soda Creek RD over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.