US Bridges

Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI N Branstetter Lane · Structure no. 06C0078

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,354 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestside Road
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location0.2 MI N Branstetter Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.53799, -122.3854
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2008)
Projected traffic2,354 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Road over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.