US Bridges

E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI W of Athens Ave · Structure no. 06C0102

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 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 6 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,622 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Cypress Ave
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location0.2 MI W of Athens Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.57393, -122.37886
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2008)
Projected traffic31,622 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns E Cypress Ave over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.