Inghram Road over Rice Creek
FairTehama County, California · 0.4 MI South Capay Road · Structure no. 08C0304
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inghram Road over Rice Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inghram Road over Rice Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inghram Road over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Inghram Road over Rice 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Inghram Road over Rice Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Inghram Road over Rice Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Inghram Road over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.