Road 48 over Willow Creek
FairGlenn County, California · 0.65 MI E HWY 99W · Structure no. 11C0059
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 647
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 48 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 48 over Willow Creek in Glenn County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 80 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 6 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 807 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 48 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Road 48 over Willow Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 48 over Willow Creek carry?
About 647 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Road 48 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Road 48 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.