US Bridges

State Route 32 over Stony Creek

Good

Glenn County, California · 03-GLE-032-R5.23 · Structure no. 11 0029

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,522 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 32 over Stony Creek in Glenn 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,180 by 2045. The structure is 1,522 ft (464 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 32
CrossesStony Creek
Location03-GLE-032-R5.23
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.74561, -122.10189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,522 ft (464 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2017)
Projected traffic14,180 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 32 over Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 32 over Stony 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 32 over Stony Creek carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 32 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 1,522 ft (464 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.