US Bridges

Statton Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · At Gilman RD · Structure no. 06C0113

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Statton Road over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Statton Road over Salt Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStatton Road
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationAt Gilman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.85564, -122.32009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Statton Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Statton Road over Salt Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Statton Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Statton Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Statton Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.