US Bridges

Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.1 MI West of River Ave · Structure no. 08C0278

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTehama Vina Road
CrossesSacramento Riv Overflow
Location0.1 MI West of River Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.02935, -122.1149
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2006)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tehama Vina Road over Sacramento Riv Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.