Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 0.25 MI W I-5 Via Sims RD · Structure no. 06C0084
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mears Ridge Road over Mears 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mears Ridge Road over Mears Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.