US Bridges

Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tehama County, California · Hogsback Road · Structure no. 08C0324

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTuscan Springs RD
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationHogsback Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.20086, -122.15001
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Tuscan Springs RD over Salt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscan Springs RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.