US Bridges

Mcarthur Road over Fall River

Good

Shasta County, California · 4.4 MI NW of SR 299 · Structure no. 06C0365

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
310 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcarthur Road over Fall River is a concrete slab carrying Mcarthur Road over Fall River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMcarthur Road
CrossesFall River
Location4.4 MI NW of SR 299
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.06203, -121.482
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2015)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Mcarthur Road over Fall River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcarthur Road over Fall River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcarthur Road over Fall River carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcarthur Road over Fall River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcarthur Road over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.