Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek
FairTehama County, California · 1.8 MI E of SR 36 · Structure no. 08C0239
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 555
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 19 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adobe RD over Blue Tent 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek carry?
About 555 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Adobe RD over Blue Tent Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.