US Bridges

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 2.2 MI N SR 299 · Structure no. 06C0192

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,769
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,594 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Creek Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.2 MI N SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.67217, -122.24101
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2000)
Projected traffic1,594 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek Road over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Creek Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.