US Bridges

Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 1.3 MI W/D I-5 · Structure no. 08C0154

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCorning Road
CrossesSouth Fork Jewett Creek
Location1.3 MI W/D I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.92838, -122.22521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Corning Road over South Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Corning Road over South Fork Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.