US Bridges

State Route 32 over North Fork Deer Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 02-TEH-032-24.02 · Structure no. 08 0073

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over North Fork Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 32 over North Fork Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 32
CrossesNorth Fork Deer Creek
Location02-TEH-032-24.02
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.27079, -121.43271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 North Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 32 over North Fork Deer 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 32 over North Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 32 over North Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over North Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.