US Bridges

Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.1 MI N Tehama CO Line · Structure no. 06C0260

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesGover Road
CrossesBattle Creek Overflow
Location0.1 MI N Tehama CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.39173, -122.17851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2000)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow 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 Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gover Road over Battle Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.