US Bridges

HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 1.1 MI E/O Montague Gnada · Structure no. 02C0043

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,685
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,757 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesHWY 99-97 Cutoff
CrossesShasta River
Location1.1 MI E/O Montague Gnada
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.64799, -122.49962
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2011)
Projected traffic3,757 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 99-97 Cutoff 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 99-97 Cutoff over Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.