US Bridges

Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · East Chard Ave · Structure no. 08C0279

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVentura Ave
CrossesJackson Creek
LocationEast Chard Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06805, -122.14887
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ventura Ave over Jackson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Ventura Ave over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.