US Bridges

Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI S of 68th Ave · Structure no. 08C0254

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 5 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShasta Blvd
CrossesJuniper Gulch
Location0.1 MI S of 68th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.11134, -122.09096
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2008)
Projected traffic312 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shasta Blvd over Juniper Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.