Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 3.5 MI S Whitmore RD · Structure no. 06C0044
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow 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 South Fork Cow Creek carry?
About 87 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa Way over South Fork Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.