US Bridges

Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI North of Oasis RD · Structure no. 06C0156

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1924
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1924, so it is 108 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwin View Blvd
CrossesHirst Barranca
Location0.2 MI North of Oasis RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.64348, -122.36232
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2012)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1924.

What condition is Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca 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 2023.

How much traffic does Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Twin View Blvd over Hirst Barranca?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.