Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek
FairSiskiyou County, California · 3.4 MI E of Copco Road · Structure no. 02C0098
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ager Beswick RD over Shovel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ager Beswick RD over Shovel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.