US Bridges

Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch

Good

Shasta County, California · .1 MI N/O Kenyon DR · Structure no. 06C0148

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedars RD
CrossesOregon Gulch
Location.1 MI N/O Kenyon DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.54491, -122.38946
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cedars RD over Oregon Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.