Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 2.0 MI N of S.R. 44 · Structure no. 06C0303
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek 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 Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa RD over South Fork Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.