US Bridges

Platina RD over Eagle Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · P.M. 22.9 E of S.R. 36 · Structure no. 06C0119

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platina RD over Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Platina RD over Eagle Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatina RD
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationP.M. 22.9 E of S.R. 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.47399, -122.61642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2013)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Platina RD over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platina RD over Eagle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Platina RD over Eagle Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Platina RD over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Platina RD over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.