US Bridges

Sacramento DR over Olney Creek

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI E of SR273 · Structure no. 06C0340

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,865
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacramento DR over Olney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sacramento DR over Olney Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 2,865 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSacramento DR
CrossesOlney Creek
Location0.5 MI E of SR273
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.52358, -122.374
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,865 (2014)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sacramento DR over Olney Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacramento DR over Olney Creek 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 Sacramento DR over Olney Creek carry?

About 2,865 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sacramento DR over Olney Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sacramento DR over Olney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.