US Bridges

Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 2.3 MI E of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0139

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSoda Creek Road
CrossesSoda Creek
Location2.3 MI E of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.16935, -122.2679
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic314 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soda Creek Road over Soda 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Soda Creek Road over Soda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.