US Bridges

Toomes Ave over Burch Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.2 MI S Loleta Ave · Structure no. 08C0226

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toomes Ave over Burch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Toomes Ave over Burch Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesToomes Ave
CrossesBurch Creek
Location0.2 MI S Loleta Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91254, -122.19281
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2000)
Projected traffic806 by 2045
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Toomes Ave over Burch Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toomes Ave over Burch Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Toomes Ave over Burch Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Toomes Ave over Burch Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Toomes Ave over Burch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.