US Bridges

Paskenta Road over Elder Creek

FairPosted for load

Tehama County, California · 3.4 MI S of Dusty RD · Structure no. 08C0032

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta Road over Elder Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Paskenta Road over Elder Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesPaskenta Road
CrossesElder Creek
Location3.4 MI S of Dusty RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.03156, -122.29275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Paskenta Road over Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Paskenta Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paskenta Road over Elder Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta Road over Elder Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta Road over Elder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.