Deschutes Road over Sacramento River
GoodShasta County, California · 1.0 MI S Dersch RD · Structure no. 06C0041
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 840 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,625
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deschutes Road over Sacramento River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deschutes Road over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,675 by 2041. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 Deschutes Road over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Deschutes Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Deschutes Road over Sacramento River carry?
About 3,625 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Deschutes Road over Sacramento River?
The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Deschutes Road over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.