US Bridges

Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 6.6 MI E Snwdn Honey Gul · Structure no. 02C0217

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesBal Mt & Sha Riv R
CrossesLittle Shasta River
Location6.6 MI E Snwdn Honey Gul
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.7559, -122.26772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2011)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bal Mt & Sha Riv R over Little Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.