US Bridges

Jackson Street over Reeds Creek

Poor

Tehama County, California · 0.6 MI North of Luther RD · Structure no. 08C0055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Street over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.6 MI North of Luther RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.16813, -122.23775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2010)
Projected traffic10,904 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Reeds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Reeds Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.