Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch
PoorTehama County, California · 1.4 MI N/O Orchard RD · Structure no. 08C0299
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Leininger RD over Juniper Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.