US Bridges

Paskenta Road over North Coyote Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 1.2 MI N of Dusty · Structure no. 08C0038

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta Road over North Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paskenta Road over North Coyote Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesPaskenta Road
CrossesNorth Coyote Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Dusty
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.09594, -122.27062
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 North Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paskenta Road over North Coyote 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 Paskenta Road over North Coyote Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta Road over North Coyote Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta Road over North Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.