US Bridges

Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.3 MI E Oasis & Akrich · Structure no. 06C0088

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,458
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Oregon Trail
CrossesWest Fork Stillwater Crk
Location0.3 MI E Oasis & Akrich
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.65502, -122.33237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2013)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.