US Bridges

Paskenta RD over Coyote Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · At Gyle RD · Structure no. 08C0174

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paskenta RD over Coyote Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paskenta RD over Coyote Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1938, 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesPaskenta RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
LocationAt Gyle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.00096, -122.29862
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (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 Coyote Creek built?

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

What condition is Paskenta RD over Coyote 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 Paskenta RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paskenta RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Paskenta RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.