San Benito Ave over Elder Creek
GoodTehama County, California · At Worthington Ave · Structure no. 08C0056
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Benito Ave over Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying San Benito Ave over Elder Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Benito Ave over Elder Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is San Benito Ave over Elder 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does San Benito Ave over Elder Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is San Benito Ave over Elder Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns San Benito Ave over Elder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.