US Bridges

Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 4.1 MI N of S.R. 44 · Structure no. 06C0043

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa Way over Snow 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 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPonderosa Way
CrossesSnow Creek
Location4.1 MI N of S.R. 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.55109, -121.91194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2001)
Projected traffic326 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ponderosa Way over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.