US Bridges

Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek

Good

Shasta County, California · 0.5 MI S/E Deschutes RD · Structure no. 06C0382

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,684
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSwede Creek Road
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location0.5 MI S/E Deschutes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59128, -122.22708
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,684 (2012)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swede Creek Road over Little Cow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 1,684 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Swede Creek Road over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.