US Bridges

Ashby RD over Toyon Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI N Pine Grove Ave · Structure no. 06C0250

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashby RD over Toyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ashby RD over Toyon Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAshby RD
CrossesToyon Creek
Location0.5 MI N Pine Grove Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.67143, -122.38111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1998)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ashby RD over Toyon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Ashby RD over Toyon 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 Ashby RD over Toyon Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ashby RD over Toyon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Ashby RD over Toyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.