Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk
PoorTehama County, California · 2.1 MI N Petty John Road · Structure no. 08C0188
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 104 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk 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 Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Vestal Road over Coldfork Cottonwood Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.