US Bridges

Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 2.34 MI S Platina RD · Structure no. 06C0225

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBland Road
CrossesSouth Fork Wilson Creek
Location2.34 MI S Platina RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41116, -122.67166
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
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 Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Bland Road over South Fork Wilson 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 Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bland Road over South Fork Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.