US Bridges

Johnson RD over Reeds Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 2.4 MI E/O Masten RD · Structure no. 08C0084

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Reeds Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Johnson RD over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesReeds Creek
Location2.4 MI E/O Masten RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.14396, -122.46224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic321 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Johnson RD over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Johnson RD over Reeds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson RD over Reeds Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.