US Bridges

Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit River

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.3 MI SE SR 299 Fall Riv · Structure no. 06C0039

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCassel-Fall Riv RD
CrossesPit River
Location0.3 MI SE SR 299 Fall Riv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.00098, -121.43674
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-Fall Riv RD over Pit River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit River carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cassel-Fall Riv RD over Pit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.