Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch
FairShasta County, California · 0.1 MI W of Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0130
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,140
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,292 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch carry?
About 2,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Dersch RD over Hawes Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.