Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek
FairTehama County, California · 10.7 MI N Paskenta RD · Structure no. 08C0016
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2047. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lowrey RD over North Fork Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.