US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough

Poor

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI W Tehama Vina Road · Structure no. 08C0276

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesChamplin Slough
Location0.3 MI W Tehama Vina Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.01827, -122.08832
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2006)
Projected traffic806 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street over Champlin Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.