US Bridges

Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.2 MI E Balls Ferry RD · Structure no. 06C0371

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBlue Jay Lane
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.2 MI E Balls Ferry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42274, -122.21469
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1981)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Jay Lane over Anderson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Jay Lane over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.