Leininger Road over Deer Creek
FairPosted for loadTehama County, California · 1.0 MI N Orchard Road · Structure no. 08C0072
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leininger Road over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Leininger Road over Deer Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 95 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 16 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 | 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leininger Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Leininger Road over Deer 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Leininger Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Leininger Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Leininger Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.