US Bridges

Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI SW of SR 273 · Structure no. 06C0307

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,212 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCanyon RD
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location0.2 MI SW of SR 273
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.50461, -122.37941
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2012)
Projected traffic9,212 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon RD over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.