US Bridges

Chittenden Road over Travis Slough

Fair

Tehama County, California · 0.35 MI W Mtn View Ave · Structure no. 08C0289

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chittenden Road over Travis Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chittenden Road over Travis Slough in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChittenden Road
CrossesTravis Slough
Location0.35 MI W Mtn View Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates39.91422, -122.24181
Functional classRural 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2007)
Projected traffic272 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Chittenden Road over Travis Slough built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chittenden Road over Travis Slough 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 2025.

How much traffic does Chittenden Road over Travis Slough carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chittenden Road over Travis Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chittenden Road over Travis Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.