US Bridges

Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 0.3 MI N Tehama Vina RD · Structure no. 08C0298

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Ave
CrossesLos Molinos Creek
Location0.3 MI N Tehama Vina RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.03352, -122.0935
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic497 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Ave over Los Molinos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.