US Bridges

Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow

Fair

Shasta County, California · 1.0 MI E Balls Ferry RD · Structure no. 06C0233

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAsh CR RD
CrossesSacramento Riv Overflow
Location1.0 MI E Balls Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41624, -122.19799
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2013)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ash CR RD over Sacramento Riv Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.