US Bridges

Swede CR RD over Swede Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.6 MI N Old 44 DR · Structure no. 06C0196

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swede CR RD over Swede Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swede CR RD over Swede Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSwede CR RD
CrossesSwede Creek
Location1.6 MI N Old 44 DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.58597, -122.22307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2012)
Projected traffic962 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Swede CR RD over Swede Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Swede CR RD over Swede 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Swede CR RD over Swede Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swede CR RD over Swede Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Swede CR RD over Swede Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.