Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek
FairShasta County, California · 0.9 MI SE of Bateman Rd. · Structure no. 06F0027
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Steel Bridge Road over South Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.