US Bridges

Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River

Good

Siskiyou County, California · 0.8 MI E SH 263 · Structure no. 02C0236

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAnderson Grade RD
CrossesShasta River
Location0.8 MI E SH 263
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77203, -122.59335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2011)
Projected traffic88 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Grade RD over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Grade RD over Shasta River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.