US Bridges

Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage

Fair

Tehama County, California · 2 MI W of Gallatin RD · Structure no. 08C0248

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRed Bank Road
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
Location2 MI W of Gallatin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.08974, -122.42818
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2007)
Projected traffic1,762 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bank Road over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.