Fern RD over Glendenning Creek
GoodPosted for loadShasta County, California · 0.3 MI N Whitmore RD · Structure no. 06C0178
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 321
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fern RD over Glendenning Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fern RD over Glendenning Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fern RD over Glendenning Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Fern RD over Glendenning 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Fern RD over Glendenning Creek carry?
About 321 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fern RD over Glendenning Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fern RD over Glendenning Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.