US Bridges

State Route 32 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-032-12.91 · Structure no. 08 0068

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying State Route 32 over Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,122 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

CarriesState Route 32
CrossesDeer Creek
Location02-TEH-032-12.91
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates40.1726, -121.5562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 32 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 32 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.