US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.8 MI SW Antlr Uc on I-5 · Structure no. 06C0054

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
400 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,383
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 99 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 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location1.8 MI SW Antlr Uc on I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.8691, -122.39205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,383 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over Charlie 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 Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek carry?

About 1,383 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.