US Bridges

Collyer Road over Churn Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 200 E Hawley RD · Structure no. 06C0142

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collyer Road over Churn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Collyer Road over Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCollyer Road
CrossesChurn Creek
Location200 E Hawley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61659, -122.34907
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic637 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Collyer Road over Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collyer Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does Collyer Road over Churn Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Collyer Road over Churn Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Collyer Road over Churn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.