US Bridges

Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek

Good

Siskiyou County, California · At Dangle Lane · Structure no. 02C0273

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek in Siskiyou County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesQuartz Valley Road
CrossesShackleford Creek
LocationAt Dangle Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.62409, -122.96572
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Quartz Valley Road over Shackleford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.