US Bridges

Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal

Fair

Shasta County, California · .2 MI S/O Branstetter LN · Structure no. 06C0149

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,228 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedars Road
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location.2 MI S/O Branstetter LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.5336, -122.38801
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2012)
Projected traffic1,228 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Road over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Cedars Road over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.