US Bridges

Airport Road over Sacramento River

Fair

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI S of Dersch Road · Structure no. 06C0373

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,446 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,460
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Sacramento River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Airport Road over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,885 by 2041. The structure is 1,446 ft (440.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesSacramento River
Location0.5 MI S of Dersch Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShasta County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.47099, -122.295
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,446 ft (440.6 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,460 (2014)
Projected traffic13,885 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Airport Road over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Sacramento River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Sacramento River carry?

About 9,460 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Sacramento River?

The structure is 1,446 ft (440.6 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.