US Bridges

Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.35 MI N/E SR 273 · Structure no. 06C0079

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,530
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,622 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDeschutes RD
CrossesUP RR AMTRAK Barney ST
Location0.35 MI N/E SR 273
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.43888, -122.28477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,530 (2014)
Projected traffic5,622 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST 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 UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST carry?

About 4,530 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Deschutes RD over UP RR AMTRAK Barney ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.