US Bridges

Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 1.25 MI NE of SR 3 · Structure no. 02C0035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesYreka Ager RD
CrossesShasta River
Location1.25 MI NE of SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.74611, -122.5745
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2011)
Projected traffic762 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yreka Ager RD over Shasta 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Yreka Ager RD over Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.