US Bridges

Paskenta RD over Willow Creek

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Tehama County, California · 1.6 MI S/O Dusty Way · Structure no. 08C0171

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta RD over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paskenta RD over Willow Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPaskenta RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.6 MI S/O Dusty Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.05504, -122.2836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic831 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Paskenta RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paskenta RD over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does Paskenta RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.