Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch
FairTehama County, California · 6.5 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 08C0140
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,205
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,309 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch carry?
About 3,205 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman RD over Mitchell Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.