French Gulch Road over French Gulch
GoodShasta County, California · 2.0 MI Nw/O Trinity Mtn R · Structure no. 06C0284
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
French Gulch Road over French Gulch is a concrete slab carrying French Gulch Road over French Gulch in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was French Gulch Road over French Gulch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is French Gulch Road over French Gulch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does French Gulch Road over French Gulch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is French Gulch Road over French Gulch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns French Gulch Road over French Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.