US Bridges

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

Fair

Shasta County, California · 30 South of Kimberly RD · Structure no. 06C0316

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,802
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust RD over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete slab carrying Locust RD over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust RD
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location30 South of Kimberly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.43102, -122.27337
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2008)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust RD over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.