US Bridges

Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River

Fair

Siskiyou County, California · 0.2 MI E of Soule Lane · Structure no. 02C0214

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River is a concrete slab carrying Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLwer Ltle Shsta RD
CrossesLittle Shasta River
Location0.2 MI E of Soule Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySiskiyou County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates41.71141, -122.38369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2011)
Projected traffic219 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lwer Ltle Shsta RD 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 Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lwer Ltle Shsta RD over Little Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.