US Bridges

Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI N of S Ave · Structure no. 08C0036

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarguerite Avenue
CrossesJewett Creek
Location0.3 MI N of S Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91004, -122.16936
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2010)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marguerite Avenue over Jewett 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 Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marguerite Avenue over Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.