US Bridges

Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek

FairPosted for load

Tehama County, California · 1.2 MI E Wisconsin Ave · Structure no. 08C0089

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 100 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 6 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 load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOhio Ave
CrossesJewett Creek
Location1.2 MI E Wisconsin Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.88816, -122.0808
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ohio Ave over Jewett 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Ave over Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.