US Bridges

Deschutes RD over Bend Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 2.0 MI S of SR 44 · Structure no. 06C0068

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,632
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deschutes RD over Bend Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deschutes RD over Bend Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,482 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeschutes RD
CrossesBend Creek
Location2.0 MI S of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.53063, -122.2389
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,632 (2010)
Projected traffic8,482 by 2045
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 Bend Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deschutes RD over Bend 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Deschutes RD over Bend Creek carry?

About 3,632 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deschutes RD over Bend Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Deschutes RD over Bend Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.