US Bridges

Main ST over Reeds Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI S Willow ST · Structure no. 08C0118

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Reeds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main ST over Reeds Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,747 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.1 MI S Willow ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.17176, -122.22986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2010)
Projected traffic24,747 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main ST over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Main ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Reeds Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.