US Bridges

Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Corning RD · Structure no. 08C0225

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRawson RD
CrossesSouth Fork Jewett Creek
Location0.2 MI S/O Corning RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.92542, -122.21614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawson RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson RD over South Fork Jewett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.