Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River
FairSiskiyou County, California · .5 MI S Lwr Ltl Shasta RD · Structure no. 02C0161
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Springs Road over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Big Springs Road over Little Shasta River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.