US Bridges

Cypress Ave over Sacramento River

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.6 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 06C0377

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,025 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,093
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Ave over Sacramento River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cypress Ave over Sacramento River in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 24,093 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,604 by 2043. The structure is 1,025 ft (312.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCypress Ave
CrossesSacramento River
Location0.6 MI West of I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.57228, -122.37485
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,025 ft (312.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,093 (2016)
Projected traffic34,604 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Ave over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Ave over Sacramento 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Ave over Sacramento River carry?

About 24,093 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Ave over Sacramento River?

The structure is 1,025 ft (312.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Ave over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.