Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR
FairTehama County, California · 2.2 MI W of Vestal RD · Structure no. 08C0013
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pettyjohn Road over South Fork Cottonwood CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.