US Bridges

Rawson Road over Truckee Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 1.1 MI N of Gyle RD · Structure no. 08C0105

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson Road over Truckee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rawson Road over Truckee Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRawson Road
CrossesTruckee Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Gyle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.01565, -122.22534
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2013)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rawson Road over Truckee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawson Road over Truckee 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 Rawson Road over Truckee Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rawson Road over Truckee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson Road over Truckee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.