US Bridges

O Avenue over Corning Canal

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI W Barham Ave. · Structure no. 08C0227

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O Avenue over Corning Canal is a concrete slab carrying O Avenue over Corning Canal in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesO Avenue
CrossesCorning Canal
Location0.3 MI W Barham Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.93178, -122.20718
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks—
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 O Avenue over Corning Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is O Avenue over Corning Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does O Avenue over Corning Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is O Avenue over Corning Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns O Avenue over Corning Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.