US Bridges

Aramayo Way over Sacramento River

Fair

Tehama County, California · 1.0 MI West of SH 99 · Structure no. 08C0002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,002 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aramayo Way over Sacramento River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aramayo Way over Sacramento River in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,487 by 2046. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesAramayo Way
CrossesSacramento River
Location1.0 MI West of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.02757, -122.1205
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,002 ft (305.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2006)
Projected traffic5,487 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Aramayo Way over Sacramento River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aramayo Way over Sacramento River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Aramayo Way over Sacramento River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Aramayo Way over Sacramento River?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Aramayo Way over Sacramento River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.