US Bridges

Edgewood Road over Shasta River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.1 MI W Ol Edgewood Weed · Structure no. 02C0059

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Road over Shasta River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewood Road over Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Road
CrossesShasta River
Location0.1 MI W Ol Edgewood Weed
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.44741, -122.43204
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2011)
Projected traffic758 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Edgewood Road over Shasta River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Road over Shasta River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewood Road over Shasta River carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Road over Shasta River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Road over Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.