US Bridges

Vedder RD over Burney Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 3 MI N of Burney · Structure no. 06C0204

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vedder RD over Burney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vedder RD over Burney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesVedder RD
CrossesBurney Creek
Location3 MI N of Burney
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.92718, -121.64977
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vedder RD over Burney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vedder RD over Burney 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Vedder RD over Burney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vedder RD over Burney Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Vedder RD over Burney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.