US Bridges

Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.1 MI W Westside RD · Structure no. 06C0334

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,062 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBranstetter Lane
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location0.1 MI W Westside RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53551, -122.38644
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2012)
Projected traffic4,062 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branstetter Lane 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 Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Branstetter Lane over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.