US Bridges

Chard Ave over Corning Canal

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI E Rawson RD · Structure no. 08C0200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chard Ave over Corning Canal is a concrete slab carrying Chard Ave over Corning Canal in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChard Ave
CrossesCorning Canal
Location0.2 MI E Rawson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06975, -122.22864
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2013)
Projected traffic764 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chard Ave over Corning Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chard Ave over Corning Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Chard Ave over Corning Canal carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chard Ave over Corning Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chard Ave over Corning Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.