Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek
FairShasta County, California · 6.4 MI N of S.R. 44 · Structure no. 06C0042
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa Way over North Fork Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.