US Bridges

Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI W of SR 273 · Structure no. 06C0167

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,476
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,476 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPinon Ave
CrossesSacramento Gulch
Location0.2 MI W of SR 273
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.43844, -122.29445
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,476 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch carry?

About 5,476 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pinon Ave over Sacramento Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.