Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek
FairTehama County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Corning RD · Structure no. 08C0220
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Eighth Ave over South Fork Jewett Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.