US Bridges

Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North

Fair

Tehama County, California · 5.0 MI South of Dusty RD · Structure no. 08C0172

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesPaskenta RD
CrossesMcclure Creek North
Location5.0 MI South of Dusty RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.00792, -122.29969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2007)
Projected traffic912 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Mcclure Creek North built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North 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 Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta RD over Mcclure Creek North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.