US Bridges

Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI East of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0103

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
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 1968, so it is 57 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Oregon Trail
CrossesWest Fork Stillwater Crk
Location0.5 MI East of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.70462, -122.32809
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2013)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Oregon Trail over West Fork Stillwater Crk 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 September 2021.

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

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 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.