US Bridges

Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI W I-5 · Structure no. 06C0264

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDeer CR Ave
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.2 MI W I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.66559, -122.35785
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic213 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer CR Ave over Salt 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 Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deer CR Ave over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.