US Bridges

Wilder RD over Reeds Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI S Reeds Creek RD · Structure no. 08C0010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder RD over Reeds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilder RD over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilder RD
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.2 MI S Reeds Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.16387, -122.27535
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2007)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wilder RD over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Wilder RD over Reeds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilder RD over Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilder RD over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wilder RD over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.