Simmons Road over Olney Creek
FairShasta County, California · 1 MI S Placer RD · Structure no. 06C0276
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Road over Olney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Simmons Road over Olney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simmons Road over Olney Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Simmons Road over Olney 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Simmons Road over Olney Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Simmons Road over Olney Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Road over Olney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.