US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.8 MI SW Antlr Uc on I-5 · Structure no. 06C0052

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
499 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,178
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 98 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesDoney Creek
Location0.8 MI SW Antlr Uc on I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.88172, -122.38845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Doney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Doney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.