US Bridges

Dersch RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 2.8 MI W Ash Creek RD · Structure no. 06C0074

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dersch RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dersch RD over Dry Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDersch RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.8 MI W Ash Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47905, -122.20537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2013)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dersch RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dersch RD over Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dersch RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dersch RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dersch RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.