US Bridges

State Route 32 over Chico Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-032-1.55 · Structure no. 08 0067

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over Chico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 32 over Chico Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 32
CrossesChico Creek
Location02-TEH-032-1.55
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.06326, -121.60526
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2015)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 32 over Chico Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 32 over Chico 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 32 over Chico Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over Chico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.