US Bridges

Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 1.1 MI S Lassen RD · Structure no. 08C0213

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesS Fork Pine Creek
Location1.1 MI S Lassen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.89473, -121.91896
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over S Fork Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over S Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.