US Bridges

Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.35 MI W Balls Ferry RD · Structure no. 06C0065

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,355
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeschutes RD
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.35 MI W Balls Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.44392, -122.26217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,355 (2014)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deschutes RD over Anderson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek carry?

About 4,355 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deschutes RD over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.