Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek
GoodShasta County, California · 7 MI S/E of Shingletown · Structure no. 06F0004
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponderosa Way over Bailey 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 Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa Way over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.