US Bridges

Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.9 MI SE Ponderosa RD · Structure no. 06C0317

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWithrow RD
CrossesSouth Fork Bear Creek
Location0.9 MI SE Ponderosa RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.52054, -121.91653
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Withrow 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 2022.

How much traffic does Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Withrow RD over South Fork Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.