Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek
FairTehama County, California · At Olivewood Ave · Structure no. 08C0229
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Woodson Avenue over Brannin 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Woodson Avenue over Brannin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.