US Bridges

Meyers Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.3 MI E Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0201

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meyers Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meyers Road over Dry Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMeyers Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI E Deschutes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.62794, -122.23188
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1977)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Meyers Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Meyers 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 Meyers Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meyers Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Meyers Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.