Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 0.5 MI N of SR 44 · Structure no. 06C0101
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,178
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,281 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 44 DR over Cow 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek carry?
About 2,178 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 44 DR over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.