US Bridges

Benson RD over Pine Creek

Good

Tehama County, California · 3.5 MI N Basler RD · Structure no. 08C0345

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson RD over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Benson RD over Pine Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesBenson RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location3.5 MI N Basler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.30824, -122.38457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2004)
Projected traffic939 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Benson RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benson RD over Pine 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 Benson RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benson RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Benson RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.