US Bridges

Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek

Poor

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI N Walnut ST · Structure no. 08C0169

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker(oconner) RD
CrossesBrickyard Creek
Location0.3 MI N Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.17336, -122.26094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2010)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baker(oconner) RD over Brickyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.