Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek
FairTehama County, California · 3.5 MI E of RD 99 W · Structure no. 08C0163
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 982
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 982 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Capay RD over Sour Grass 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 Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek carry?
About 982 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Capay RD over Sour Grass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.