US Bridges

N Old Stage RD over Shasta River

Poor

Siskiyou County, California · 0.8 MI N College Ave · Structure no. 02C0123

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Old Stage RD over Shasta River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N Old Stage RD over Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesN Old Stage RD
CrossesShasta River
Location0.8 MI N College Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.40758, -122.43198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 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 traffic379 (2011)
Projected traffic356 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 N Old Stage RD over Shasta River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Old Stage RD over Shasta River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does N Old Stage RD over Shasta River carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is N Old Stage RD over Shasta River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Old Stage RD over Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.