Lowrey Road over South Fork Elder Creek
FairPosted for loadTehama County, California · 9.0 MI N Paskenta RD · Structure no. 08C0041
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowrey Road over South Fork Elder Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lowrey Road over South 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2047. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowrey Road over South Fork Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowrey Road over South 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 Road over South Fork Elder Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lowrey Road over South Fork Elder Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lowrey Road over South Fork Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.