South Ave over Sacramento River
PoorTehama County, California · 3.6 MI West of SH 99 · Structure no. 08C0006
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 727 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Ave over Sacramento River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Ave over Sacramento River in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,259 by 2042. The structure is 727 ft (221.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Ave over Sacramento River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Ave over Sacramento River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does South Ave over Sacramento River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South Ave over Sacramento River?
The structure is 727 ft (221.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns South Ave over Sacramento River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.