Meridian RD over Zimmershed Creek
FairTehama County, California · 0.8 MI S Lassen RD · Structure no. 08C0214
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian RD over Zimmershed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian RD over Zimmershed Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian RD over Zimmershed Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Meridian RD over Zimmershed 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 Zimmershed Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meridian RD over Zimmershed Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian RD over Zimmershed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.