US Bridges

South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3

Good

Tehama County, California · 2.8 MI W of SH 99 · Structure no. 08C0078

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,552
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3 is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3 in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,552 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,013 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSouth Ave
CrossesSacramento Riv Ovrflo #3
Location2.8 MI W of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91451, -122.07845
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,552 (2008)
Projected traffic11,013 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3 carry?

About 6,552 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns South Ave over Sacramento Riv Ovrflo #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.