Dersch RD over Bear Creek
FairShasta County, California · 5.4 MI E Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0075
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dersch RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dersch RD over Bear 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,081 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dersch RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dersch RD over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dersch RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dersch RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.