US Bridges

Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.7 MI N of Battle CR RD · Structure no. 06C0262

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 89 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesWildcat Rd.
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Battle CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.43889, -121.98558
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2000)
Projected traffic325 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat Rd. over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.