US Bridges

Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Riverside DR · Structure no. 06C0352

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
661 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,612 by 2043. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Drive
CrossesSacramento Rv-Lk Redding
Location0.1 MI N/O Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.5923, -122.40146
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2012)
Projected traffic15,612 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Drive over Sacramento Rv-Lk Redding?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.