US Bridges

Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI W Alta Mesa DR · Structure no. 06C0106

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,398
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,398 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHartnell Ave
CrossesChurn Creek
Location0.2 MI W Alta Mesa DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.56368, -122.33235
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,398 (2012)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartnell Ave over Churn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek carry?

About 11,398 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hartnell Ave over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.