US Bridges

Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.8 MI E/O Airport RD · Structure no. 06C0048

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDersch Road
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location1.8 MI E/O Airport RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47987, -122.25956
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2014)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dersch Road over Stillwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dersch Road over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.