US Bridges

Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.05 MI W/O Canby RD · Structure no. 06C0160

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,118
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 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 6 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 21,118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,756 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDana Drive
CrossesWest Branch Churn Creek
Location0.05 MI W/O Canby RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58568, -122.35415
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,118 (2012)
Projected traffic26,756 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek carry?

About 21,118 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Dana Drive over West Branch Churn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.