US Bridges

Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.3 MI W of Eastside RD · Structure no. 06C0163

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRadio Lane
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Eastside RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.54803, -122.38097
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2012)
Projected traffic5,118 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal 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 Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Radio Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.