US Bridges

Oasis Road over Newtown Creek

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Shasta County, California · 0.6 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0154

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,060
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oasis Road over Newtown Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oasis Road over Newtown Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,905 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOasis Road
CrossesNewtown Creek
Location0.6 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.63982, -122.37574
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2013)
Projected traffic5,905 by 2043
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

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 Oasis Road over Newtown Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oasis Road over Newtown 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 Oasis Road over Newtown Creek carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oasis Road over Newtown Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oasis Road over Newtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.