Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadTehama County, California · 0.1 MI South of Taft Str · Structure no. 08C0049
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Sherwood Blvd over Mill 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Sherwood Blvd over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.