Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk
FairTehama County, California · 0.10 MI E Weemasoul RD · Structure no. 08C0063
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 82 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pettyjohn Road over Cold Fork Cottonwood Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.