South Shore Drive over Clear Creek
GoodShasta County, California · Jf Carr Powerplant · Structure no. SHAS-004
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
South Shore Drive over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Shore Drive over Clear Creek in Shasta County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Shore Drive over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Shore Drive over Clear 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 May 2021.
How much traffic does South Shore Drive over Clear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is South Shore Drive over Clear Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns South Shore Drive over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.