US Bridges

Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI E of S.R. 273 · Structure no. 06C0343

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis ST
CrossesA.C.I.D. Canal
Location0.2 MI E of S.R. 273
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.56433, -122.38416
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2003)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal built?

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

What condition is Ellis ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis ST over A.C.I.D. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.