Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek
FairTehama County, California · 8.7 MI SW Live Oak RD · Structure no. 08C0322
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Road over Branch of Red Bank Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.