US Bridges

Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · Right of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0349

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHighland Lakes RD
CrossesBoulder Creek
LocationRight of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.01612, -122.40565
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Lakes RD over Boulder 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Lakes RD over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.