US Bridges

Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch

Fair

Shasta County, California · 150 Ft S Dersch RD · Structure no. 06C0067

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 81 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,079 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeschutes RD
CrossesHawes Gulch
Location150 Ft S Dersch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.47573, -122.24143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2014)
Projected traffic5,079 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Hawes Gulch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch 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 Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Deschutes RD over Hawes Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.