State Route 172 over Battle Creek
FairTehama County, California · 02-TEH-172-0.85 · Structure no. 08 0059
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 172 over Battle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 172 over Battle Creek in Tehama 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 172 over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 172 over Battle 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 172 over Battle Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is State Route 172 over Battle Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 172 over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.