US Bridges

Clear CR RD over Clear Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 6.8 MI E of S.R. 273 · Structure no. 06C0055

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,164
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear CR RD over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clear CR RD over Clear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesClear CR RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location6.8 MI E of S.R. 273
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.49448, -122.49779
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2012)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Clear CR RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Clear CR RD over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clear CR RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clear CR RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clear CR RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.