US Bridges

Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 4.6 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0185

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,577
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,764 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesGas Pt RD
CrossesAlice Creek
Location4.6 MI West of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3886, -122.37176
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2013)
Projected traffic2,764 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Gas Pt RD over Alice 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gas Pt RD over Alice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.